The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12)
€ 33,500

€ 26,000

€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 2.7 inches taller than the Volvo V50 D2.
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D2
59.6
70.8
79.8
57
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 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 D2
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.4 %

General
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D2
AUV
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJS*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
113 hp
Volvo V50 D2
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D2
Performance
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D2
135 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D2
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19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
19.07 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D2
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
36 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V50 D2
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
42 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
526 mi
795 mi
Volvo V50 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
123.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V50 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft










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