The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 T5 AWD (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)

€ 36,400
Volvo V50 T5 AWD (07 - 10) Volvo V50 T5
€ 29,500
 VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 BMT.
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 T5 AWD (07 - 10)
69.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
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 AWD (07 - 10)
103.9
178
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
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 BMT
3422 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Volvo V50 T5 AWD (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.34 %
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)

General

Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 T5

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.42 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5
15.07 lb/hp
21.42 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
25 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
17 mpg
city
45 mpg
32 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
375 mi
Range
723 mi
Volvo V50 T5
375 mi
723 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
181.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft