The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Variant GTD DSG (15 - 16)
€ 30,400
€ 34,400
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘ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 4 cm shorter, 2.9 cm narrower and 5.8 cm lower than the VW Golf Variant GTD.
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf Variant GTD
1457
1770
2022
1515
1799
2027
1770 mm
Width
1799 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1457 mm
Height
1515 mm
2640
4522
2620
4562
4522 mm
Length
4562 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf Variant GTD
1519 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg
Weight Difference:
24 kg
1.58 %
General
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf Variant GTD
M
Generation
AUV
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf Variant GTD
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V50 D3
148 bhp
181 bhp
VW Golf Variant GTD
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V50 D3
350 NM
380 NM
VW Golf Variant GTD
Performance
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf Variant GTD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Variant GTD
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10.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.26 kg/bhp
Volvo V50 D3
10.26 kg/bhp
8.26 kg/bhp
VW Golf Variant GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf Variant GTD
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V50 D3
49 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Variant GTD
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
642 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo V50 D3
642 mi
647 mi
VW Golf Variant GTD
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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo V50 D3
119.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Variant GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf Variant GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
417 L
Boot Capacity
605 L
1307 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1620 L
