The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)

€ 30,400
Volvo V50 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo V50 D3
€ 24,800
 VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
69.7
79.6
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Volvo V50 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
103.9
178
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
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 TSI BMT
3349 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V50 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.87 %
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)

General

Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CHP*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V50 D3
148 hp
138 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V50 D3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D3

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D3
22.63 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V50 D3
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
586 mi
Volvo V50 D3
642 mi
586 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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 SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft