The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)

€ 32,400
Volvo V50 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10) Volvo V50 D5
€ 32,100
 VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20) VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10)
69.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)
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
Blueprint Volvo V50 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10)
103.9
178
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3369 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Volvo V50 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.82 %
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)

General

Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V50 D5
178 hp
148 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V50 D5
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D5

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
18.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.12 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D5
18.93 lb/hp
22.12 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V50 D5
34 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
24 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
533 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo V50 D5
533 mi
706 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
144 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V50 D5
144 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 D5
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft