The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Alltrack 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10)
€ 30,600

€ 30,700

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Alltrack 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Volvo V50 D5.
VW Golf Alltrack 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D5
59.6
70.8
79.8
57.4
69.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.6 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
180.2
103.9
178
180.2 in
Length
178 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Alltrack 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D5
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3342 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.82 %

General
VW Golf Alltrack 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D5
AUV
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Alltrack 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CXX*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
108 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Alltrack 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
178 hp
Volvo V50 D5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Alltrack 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D5
Performance
VW Golf Alltrack 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D5
116 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Alltrack 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D5
▶ REPLAY
31.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf Alltrack 1.6 TDI BMT
31.52 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Alltrack 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D5
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Alltrack 1.6 TDI BMT
47 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V50 D5
40 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
684 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Golf Alltrack 1.6 TDI BMT
684 mi
592 mi
Volvo V50 D5
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
129.6 kWh
VW Golf Alltrack 1.6 TDI BMT
102.8 kWh
129.6 kWh
Volvo V50 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Alltrack 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft










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