The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 T5 (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion DSG (18 - 19)
€ 33,800
€ 28,200
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 T5 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion.
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
57.4
69.7
79.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
178
103.1
179.8
178 in
Length
179.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3278 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.19 %
General
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
227 hp
128 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
149 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
14.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5
14.44 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
27 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
37 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
443 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo V50 T5
443 mi
634 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
164.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft
