The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 32,700
Volvo V50 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo V50 D4
€ 30,700
 VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V50 D4
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12)
69.7
79.6
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 Geartronic (10 - 12)
103.9
178
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3206 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Volvo V50 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
388 lb
10.8 %
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V50 D4
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V50 D4
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V50 D4
175 hp
148 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V50 D4
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V50 D4
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D4

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.66 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D4
20.54 lb/hp
21.66 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 D4
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V50 D4
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo V50 D4
642 mi
690 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V50 D4
119.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 D4
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft