The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 D4 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 30,900
Volvo V50 D4 (10 - 12) Volvo V50 D4
€ 24,400
 VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo V50 D4 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Volvo V50 D4
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 D4 (10 - 12)
69.7
79.6
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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 D4 (10 - 12)
103.9
178
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
103.1
179.6
178 in
Length
179.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V50 D4
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Volvo V50 D4 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
492 lb
13.83 %
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

General

Volvo V50 D4
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V50 D4
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V50 D4
175 hp
108 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V50 D4
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V50 D4
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D4

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D4
20.33 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 D4
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Volvo V50 D4
46 mpg
71 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
60 mpg
59 mpg
highway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
941 mi
Volvo V50 D4
731 mi
941 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
67.9 kWh
Volvo V50 D4
104.9 kWh
67.9 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 D4
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
902 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft