The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 T5 (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)

€ 33,800
Volvo V50 T5 (07 - 10) Volvo V50 T5
€ 32,100
 VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20) VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 T5 (07 - 10)
69.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)
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
Blueprint Volvo V50 T5 (07 - 10)
103.9
178
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3278 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Volvo V50 T5 (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)

General

Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
227 hp
148 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 T5

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
14.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.12 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5
14.44 lb/hp
22.12 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
27 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
19 mpg
city
45 mpg
37 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
443 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo V50 T5
443 mi
706 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
164.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft