The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V50 1.6D (07 - 09)

€ 22,500
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 25,400
 Volvo V50 1.6D (07 - 09) Volvo V50 1.6D
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Volvo V50 1.6D.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 1.6D
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 1.6D (07 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
179.6
Blueprint Volvo V50 1.6D (07 - 09)
103.9
178
179.6 in
Length
178 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 1.6D
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.61 %
Volvo V50 1.6D (07 - 09)

General

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 1.6D
AUV
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 1.6D
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
108 hp
Volvo V50 1.6D
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 1.6D

Performance

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 1.6D
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 1.6D

▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.97 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.6D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 1.6D
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
47 mpg
Volvo V50 1.6D
44 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
646 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
646 mi
Volvo V50 1.6D
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
102.8 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
102.8 kWh
Volvo V50 1.6D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 1.6D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft