The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V50 DRIVe (10 - 12)

€ 22,500
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 26,600
 Volvo V50 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo V50 DRIVe
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 2.7 inches taller than the Volvo V50 DRIVe.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 DRIVe
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo V50 DRIVe (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
179.6
Blueprint Volvo V50 DRIVe (10 - 12)
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 DRIVe
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.23 %
Volvo V50 DRIVe (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 DRIVe
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 DRIVe
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
113 hp
Volvo V50 DRIVe
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 DRIVe

Performance

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 DRIVe
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 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 DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.97 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Volvo V50 DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V50 DRIVe
44 mpg
city
55 mpg
60 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
899 mi
Volvo V50 DRIVe
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V50 DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 DRIVe
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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