The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 T5 AWD Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 38,100
€ 28,800
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3466 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.23 %
General
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1KM
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
227 hp
138 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.3 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5
15.27 lb/hp
24.3 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
23 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
16 mpg
city
34 mpg
33 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
357 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V50 T5
357 mi
633 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
191.4 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
988 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft
