The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 T5 AWD (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 36,400
€ 20,800
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
3422 lb
Curb Weight
3016 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
406 lb
11.87 %
General
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
1KM
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
227 hp
104 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5
15.07 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
25 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
17 mpg
city
33 mpg
32 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
375 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo V50 T5
375 mi
589 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
181.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft
