The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 T5 AWD Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 38,100
€ 26,700
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 T5 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
69.7
79.6
59.6
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
59.6 in
103.9
178
103.1
179.6
178 in
Length
179.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3466 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.31 %
General
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AUV
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*CZC*
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
227 hp
123 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.15 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5
15.27 lb/hp
24.15 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
23 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
16 mpg
city
38 mpg
33 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
357 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo V50 T5
357 mi
609 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
191.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
988 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft
