The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 T5 AWD Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 38,100
€ 25,000
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
3466 lb
Curb Weight
3192 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
7.88 %
General
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
B5254T7
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
227 hp
158 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
15.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.2 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5
15.27 lb/hp
20.2 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
23 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
16 mpg
city
28 mpg
33 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
357 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo V50 T5
357 mi
534 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
191.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
988 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft
