The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 26,600
€ 23,000
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.49 %
General
Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1KM
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V50 DRIVe
113 hp
104 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V50 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.63 lb/hp
Volvo V50 DRIVe
26.92 lb/hp
30.63 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V50 DRIVe
62 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
899 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V50 DRIVe
899 mi
759 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V50 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft
