The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V50 1.6 (07 - 10)
€ 22,700
€ 23,700
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.6.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Volvo V50 1.6
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 1.6
3106 lb
Curb Weight
3113 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.22 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Volvo V50 1.6
1KM
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Volvo V50 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
104 hp
99 hp
Volvo V50 1.6
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 1.6
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Volvo V50 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 1.6
▶ REPLAY
29.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.44 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
29.87 lb/hp
31.44 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Volvo V50 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo V50 1.6
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
45 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
579 mi
482 mi
Volvo V50 1.6
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
Volvo V50 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Volvo V50 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
42.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
