The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10)
€ 20,800
€ 30,700
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Volvo V50 D5.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Volvo V50 D5
59.2
70.1
78.9
57.4
69.7
79.6
70.1 in
Width
69.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.2 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
178.5
103.9
178
178.5 in
Length
178 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Volvo V50 D5
3016 lb
Curb Weight
3342 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.75 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Volvo V50 D5
1KM
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 1.2 TSI
Volvo V50 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
104 hp
178 hp
Volvo V50 D5
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D5
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Volvo V50 D5
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 D5
▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
29 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Volvo V50 D5
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V50 D5
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
589 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
589 mi
592 mi
Volvo V50 D5
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
129.6 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
129.6 kWh
Volvo V50 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Volvo V50 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
42.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
