The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 30,700
€ 24,800
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 D5 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
69.7
79.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
178
103.1
179.8
178 in
Length
179.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
3342 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.25 %
General
Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V50 D5
178 hp
113 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V50 D5
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D5
18.78 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V50 D5
37 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
46 mpg
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
592 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo V50 D5
592 mi
758 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo V50 D5
129.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft
