The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 26,600
€ 21,200
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 DRIVe is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
57
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 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 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
General
Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
M
Generation
1KM
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V50 DRIVe
113 hp
104 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Volvo V50 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
Volvo V50 DRIVe
26.92 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V50 DRIVe
62 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
city
36 mpg
67 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
899 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo V50 DRIVe
899 mi
645 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo V50 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft
