The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V50 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 24,400

€ 32,700

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 OPF 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 D4.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
Volvo V50 D4
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 OPF BMT
Volvo V50 D4
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
661 lb
18.39 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
Volvo V50 D4
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 OPF BMT
Volvo V50 D4
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DKR*
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
113 hp
175 hp
Volvo V50 D4
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D4
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
Volvo V50 D4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D4
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
25.95 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
Volvo V50 D4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
48 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo V50 D4
43 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
634 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
634 mi
642 mi
Volvo V50 D4
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
92.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo V50 D4
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
Volvo V50 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft










45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft