The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
€ 28,600
€ 36,000
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
69.7
79.6
59.6
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
59.6 in
103.9
178
103.5
180.2
178 in
Length
180.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3466 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.39 %
General
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf Alltrack 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V50 D3
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V50 D3
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
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22.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.42 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D3
22.39 lb/hp
23.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V50 D3
46 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
731 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo V50 D3
731 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI 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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo V50 D3
104.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft
