The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 26,600
Volvo V50 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo V50 DRIVe
€ 24,900
 VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57
Blueprint Volvo V50 DRIVe (10 - 12)
69.7
79.6
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
59.6 in
Blueprint Volvo V50 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
178
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
179.6
178 in
Length
179.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Volvo V50 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.78 %
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V50 DRIVe
113 hp
108 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo V50 DRIVe
26.92 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Volvo V50 DRIVe
62 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55 mpg
city
59 mpg
67 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
888 mi
Volvo V50 DRIVe
899 mi
888 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
71.9 kWh
Volvo V50 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
902 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft