The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V50 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

€ 24,400
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 30,400
 Volvo V50 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo V50 D3
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

ⓘ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 D3.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 D3
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 D3 Geartronic (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
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
179.6
Blueprint Volvo V50 D3 Geartronic (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 D3
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
461 lb
13.77 %
Volvo V50 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 D3
AUV
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 D3
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
148 hp
Volvo V50 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D3

Performance

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 D3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D3

▶ REPLAY
25.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.63 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
25.56 lb/hp
22.63 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 D3
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
51 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo V50 D3
43 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
675 mi
642 mi
Volvo V50 D3
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
87.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo V50 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft