The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18)

€ 30,400
Volvo V50 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo V50 D3
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18) VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo V50 D3 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 4.5 cm shorter, 2.9 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1457
Blueprint Volvo V50 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
1770
2022
1481
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1770 mm
Width
1799 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1457 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint Volvo V50 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
2640
4522
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18)
2620
4567
4522 mm
Length
4567 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1519 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Volvo V50 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
128 kg
8.43 %
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18)

General

Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AUV
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf Variant 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
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V50 D3
148 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V50 D3
350 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D3

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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10.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
Volvo V50 D3
10.26 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V50 D3
49 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
43 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
586 mi
Volvo V50 D3
642 mi
586 mi
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo V50 D3
119.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
417 L
Boot Capacity
424 L
1307 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1439 L