The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 T5 (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 33,800
€ 25,200
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
57.4
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
57.4 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 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
3278 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.4 %
General
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1KM
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 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
227 hp
104 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
Performance
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.08 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5
14.44 lb/hp
31.08 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
27 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
37 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
443 mi
Range
712 mi
Volvo V50 T5
443 mi
712 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
164.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft
