The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V50 2.0D (07 - 10)
€ 27,100
€ 28,100
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 2.0D.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 2.0D
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 2.0D
3247 lb
Curb Weight
3236 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 2.0D
AUV
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 2.0D
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
134 hp
Volvo V50 2.0D
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 2.0D
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 2.0D
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 2.0D
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30.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.15 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
30.06 lb/hp
24.15 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 2.0D
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
41 mpg
( 45 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
45 MPGe
Volvo V50 2.0D
15.6 lb
city
31 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
49 mpg
33 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
274 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
274 mi
557 mi
Volvo V50 2.0D
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo V50 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
40.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
