The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT (18 - 20)

€ 26,600
Volvo V50 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo V50 DRIVe
€ 22,500
 VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT (18 - 20) VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo V50 DRIVe is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT.
Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
57
Blueprint Volvo V50 DRIVe (10 - 12)
69.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT (18 - 20)
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V50 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
178
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT (18 - 20)
103.1
179.8
178 in
Length
179.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo V50 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.06 %
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT (18 - 20)

General

Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V50 DRIVe
113 hp
113 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V50 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT

Performance

Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.56 lb/hp
Volvo V50 DRIVe
26.92 lb/hp
25.56 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V50 DRIVe
62 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
55 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo V50 DRIVe
899 mi
647 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo V50 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft