The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16)

€ 30,700
Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10) Volvo V50 D5
€ 33,500
 VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo V50 D5 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT.
Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10)
69.7
79.6
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 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 D5 (08 - 10)
103.9
178
Blueprint VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
180.2
178 in
Length
180.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
3342 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.56 %
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16)

General

Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V50 D5
178 hp
178 hp
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo V50 D5
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D5

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D5
18.78 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V50 D5
37 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
46 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo V50 D5
592 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo V50 D5
129.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft