The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)
€ 35,500
€ 27,200
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR.
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
57.4
69.7
79.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
178
103.1
179.8
178 in
Length
179.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.58 %
General
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
227 hp
113 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
146 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5
14.61 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
25 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
17 mpg
city
53 mpg
35 mpg
highway
60 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
406 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo V50 T5
406 mi
758 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
179.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 T5
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft
