The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 30,400
Volvo V50 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo V50 D3
€ 25,600
 VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
69.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V50 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
103.9
178
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
179.8
178 in
Length
179.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo V50 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.27 %
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D3

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.82 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D3
22.63 lb/hp
27.82 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V50 D3
41 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
555 mi
Volvo V50 D3
642 mi
555 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 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).
106.1 kWh
Volvo V50 D3
119.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.7 cu ft