The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (15 - 16)

€ 30,700
Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10) Volvo V50 D5
€ 43,500
 VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf SportWagen R
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen R.
Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf SportWagen R
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10)
69.7
79.6
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen R 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 SportWagen R DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
179.6
178 in
Length
179.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf SportWagen R
3342 lb
Curb Weight
3470 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.69 %
VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (15 - 16)

General

Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf SportWagen R
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 SportWagen R
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V50 D5
178 hp
296 hp
VW Golf SportWagen R
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V50 D5
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen R

Performance

Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf SportWagen R
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D5

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen R

▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.72 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D5
18.78 lb/hp
11.72 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf SportWagen R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V50 D5
37 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen R
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
475 mi
Volvo V50 D5
592 mi
475 mi
VW Golf SportWagen R
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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo V50 D5
129.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf SportWagen R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft