The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
€ 19,100
€ 26,100
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 BMT 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 1.6D DRIVe.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
59.6
70.8
79.8
57
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
103.1
179.6
103.9
178
179.6 in
Length
178 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
2842 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.52 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
AUV
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
108 hp
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
▶ REPLAY
33.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.45 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
33.83 lb/hp
28.45 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
718 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
718 mi
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1171 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
