The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 26,600
€ 19,000
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 1.4.
Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
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 1.4
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2934 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.55 %
General
Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V50 DRIVe
113 hp
79 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V50 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
Performance
Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.14 lb/hp
Volvo V50 DRIVe
26.92 lb/hp
37.14 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V50 DRIVe
62 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
55 mpg
city
28 mpg
67 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
899 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo V50 DRIVe
899 mi
534 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo V50 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft
