The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16)
€ 28,600

€ 33,500

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 D3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 cm shorter, 2.9 cm narrower and 5.8 cm lower than the VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT.
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
1457
1770
2022
1515
1799
2027
1770 mm
Width
1799 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1457 mm
Height
1515 mm
2640
4522
2620
4578
4522 mm
Length
4578 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
37 kg
2.4 %

General
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AUV
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V50 D3
148 bhp
178 bhp
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1350 rpm
Volvo V50 D3
350 NM
280 NM
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
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10.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.65 kg/bhp
Volvo V50 D3
10.16 kg/bhp
8.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V50 D3
55 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
35 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
731 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo V50 D3
731 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo V50 D3
104.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
517 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
417 L
Boot Capacity
605 L










1307 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1620 L