The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V50 T5 AWD Geartronic (07 - 10)
€ 34,100
€ 38,100
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘ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 T5.
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 T5
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
103.5
180.2
103.9
178
180.2 in
Length
178 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 T5
3389 lb
Curb Weight
3466 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.22 %
General
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 T5
AUV
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJS*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
227 hp
Volvo V50 T5
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 T5
Performance
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 T5
135 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 T5
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.27 lb/hp
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
19.04 lb/hp
15.27 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 T5
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
35 mpg
23 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
29 mpg
city
16 mpg
41 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
510 mi
Range
357 mi
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
510 mi
357 mi
Volvo V50 T5
Environmental Impact
127 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).
191.4 kWh
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
127 kWh
191.4 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
