The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V50 1.8 (07 - 09)
€ 25,200
€ 25,100
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 1.8.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 1.8
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 1.8
3212 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.23 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 1.8
AUV
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 1.8
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 1.8
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 1.8
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 1.8
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 1.8
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29.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
29.74 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 1.8
Fuel Economy
12.8 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
32 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
32 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8
16.3 lb
city
23 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
41 mpg
33 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
259 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
259 mi
468 mi
Volvo V50 1.8
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 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
