The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V50 2.4i Geartronic (07 - 10)
€ 19,800

€ 29,600

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 2.3 inches taller than the Volvo V50 2.4i.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.4i
59.6
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
59.6 in
Height
57.4 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 2.4i
2833 lb
Curb Weight
3239 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
406 lb
12.54 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.4i
AUV
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.4i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
168 hp
Volvo V50 2.4i
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 2.4i
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.4i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 2.4i
▶ REPLAY
33.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
33.73 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.4i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo V50 2.4i
38 mpg
city
18 mpg
56 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
423 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
423 mi
Volvo V50 2.4i
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).
172.4 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
172.4 kWh
Volvo V50 2.4i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.4i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft










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