The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V50 1.8 (07 - 09)
€ 33,500
€ 25,100
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI 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 1.8.
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 1.8
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 1.8 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 1.8
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.34 %
General
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 1.8
AUV
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJS*
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
123 hp
Volvo V50 1.8
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 1.8
Performance
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 1.8
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 1.8
▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
19.07 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 1.8
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
36 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
42 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
526 mi
468 mi
Volvo V50 1.8
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
123.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
