The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

€ 35,500
Volvo V50 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12) Volvo V50 T5
€ 28,100
 VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

ⓘ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 4.5 cm shorter, 2.9 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1457
Blueprint Volvo V50 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12)
1770
2022
1481
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1770 mm
Width
1799 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1457 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint Volvo V50 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12)
2640
4522
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
2620
4567
4522 mm
Length
4567 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1378 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1910 kg
Volvo V50 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
126 kg
8.38 %
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

General

Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
M
Generation
AUV
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2521 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
227 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
320 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
146 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 T5

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
6.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 kg/bhp
Volvo V50 T5
6.63 kg/bhp
10.77 kg/bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
30 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
20 mpg
city
46 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
406 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo V50 T5
406 mi
647 mi
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
179.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
227 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
496 kg
Maximum Payload
532 kg
417 L
Boot Capacity
605 L
1307 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1620 L