The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 30,700
€ 25,200
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
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 D5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
3342 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.29 %
General
Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1KM
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V50 D5
178 hp
104 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
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
Performance
Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.08 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D5
18.78 lb/hp
31.08 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V50 D5
37 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
592 mi
Range
712 mi
Volvo V50 D5
592 mi
712 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo V50 D5
129.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft
