The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V50 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)

€ 27,100
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (14 - 16) VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 25,500
 Volvo V50 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) Volvo V50 1.8F
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion 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 1.8F.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 1.8F
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (14 - 16)
103.1
179.6
Blueprint Volvo V50 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
103.9
178
179.6 in
Length
178 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 1.8F
3247 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.25 %
Volvo V50 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)

General

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 1.8F
AUV
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 1.8F
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CPW*
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
123 hp
Volvo V50 1.8F
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 1.8F

Performance

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 1.8F
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 1.8F

▶ REPLAY
30.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
30.06 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.8F

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 1.8F
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
46 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8F
37 mpg
city
18 mpg
53 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
356 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
609 mi
356 mi
Volvo V50 1.8F
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).
304.2 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
96.6 kWh
304.2 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8F
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 1.8F
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
40.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft