The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V50 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 33,500

€ 28,600

€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 5.6 cm longer, 2.9 cm wider and 5.8 cm taller than the Volvo V50 D3.
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D3
1515
1799
2027
1457
1770
2022
1799 mm
Width
1770 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1515 mm
Height
1457 mm
2620
4578
2640
4522
4578 mm
Length
4522 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D3
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg

Weight Difference:
37 kg
2.4 %

General
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D3
AUV
Generation
M
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJS*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
178 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
178 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V50 D3
280 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
280 NM
350 NM
Volvo V50 D3
Performance
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D3
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D3
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8.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 kg/bhp
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
8.65 kg/bhp
10.16 kg/bhp
Volvo V50 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
43 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V50 D3
35 mpg
city
40 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
526 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
526 mi
731 mi
Volvo V50 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
123.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo V50 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
517 kg
605 L
Boot Capacity
417 L










1620 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1307 L