The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (13 - 14)

€ 26,000
Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12) Volvo V50 D2
€ 29,400
 VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo V50 D2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V50 D2
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
57
Blueprint Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12)
69.7
79.6
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
59.6 in
Blueprint Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12)
103.9
178
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
179.6
178 in
Length
179.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V50 D2
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3369 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.68 %
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (13 - 14)

General

Volvo V50 D2
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V50 D2
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V50 D2
113 hp
148 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V50 D2
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V50 D2
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D2

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D2
26.92 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 D2
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V50 D2
55 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo V50 D2
795 mi
647 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
98.8 kWh
Volvo V50 D2
88.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 D2
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft