The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V50 2.4i (07 - 10)
€ 21,600
€ 27,900
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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
2853 lb
Curb Weight
3192 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.65 %
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual 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
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
168 hp
Volvo V50 2.4i
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 2.4i
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.4i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 2.4i
▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
26.42 lb/hp
19 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.4i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo V50 2.4i
37 mpg
city
19 mpg
55 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
609 mi
Range
443 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
609 mi
443 mi
Volvo V50 2.4i
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
164.8 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo V50 2.4i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.4i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft










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











