The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 T5 (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 33,800

€ 25,500

€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 T5 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI.
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
57.4
69.7
79.6
59.6
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
59.6 in
103.9
178
103.1
179.6
178 in
Length
179.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
3278 lb
Curb Weight
3113 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.03 %

General
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
227 hp
108 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
14.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.82 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5
14.44 lb/hp
28.82 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
27 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
19 mpg
city
51 mpg
37 mpg
highway
64 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
443 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V50 T5
443 mi
777 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
164.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft