The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 D4 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 30,900
€ 19,000
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 D4 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.4.
Volvo V50 D4
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
57.4
69.7
79.6
59.2
70.1
78.9
69.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.4 in
Height
59.2 in
103.9
178
101.5
178.5
178 in
Length
178.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 D4
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
3558 lb
Curb Weight
2934 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
624 lb
17.54 %
General
Volvo V50 D4
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
M
Generation
1KM
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 D4
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V50 D4
175 hp
79 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V50 D4
295 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
Performance
Volvo V50 D4
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
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20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.14 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D4
20.33 lb/hp
37.14 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 D4
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V50 D4
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
731 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo V50 D4
731 mi
534 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo V50 D4
104.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 D4
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft
