The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (14 - 16)
€ 28,600
€ 25,200
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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
103.1
179.6
178 in
Length
179.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3212 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.05 %
General
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V50 D3
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V50 D3
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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22.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.74 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D3
22.39 lb/hp
29.74 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
( 52 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo V50 D3
52 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
16.3 lb
59 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
33 lb
731 mi
Range
259 mi
Volvo V50 D3
731 mi
259 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
26.4 kWh
Volvo V50 D3
104.9 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.7 cu ft
