The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V50 T5 AWD Geartronic (07 - 10)
€ 21,900
€ 38,100
€ 21,900
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 SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V50 T5.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 T5
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
179.8
103.9
178
179.8 in
Length
178 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 T5
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3466 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
611 lb
17.63 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 T5
AUV
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 T5
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHZ*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT
108 hp
227 hp
Volvo V50 T5
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 T5
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 T5
122 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 T5
▶ REPLAY
26.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.27 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT
26.44 lb/hp
15.27 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 T5
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT
48 mpg
23 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
39 mpg
city
16 mpg
56 mpg
highway
33 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
634 mi
Range
357 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT
634 mi
357 mi
Volvo V50 T5
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
191.4 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 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
