The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - 20)

€ 30,400
Volvo V50 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo V50 D3
€ 31,000
 VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - 20) VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
69.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - 20)
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 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - 20)
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Volvo V50 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.21 %
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - 20)

General

Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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 SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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 SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
127 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D3

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D3
22.63 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo V50 D3
41 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
723 mi
Volvo V50 D3
642 mi
723 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo V50 D3
119.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft