The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 20)
€ 35,500

€ 39,500

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
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
103.5
180.2
178 in
Length
180.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.01 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
227 hp
181 hp
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
146 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5
14.61 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
25 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
17 mpg
city
40 mpg
35 mpg
highway
52 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
406 mi
Range
684 mi
Volvo V50 T5
406 mi
684 mi
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
102.8 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
179.9 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft