The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V50 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10)
€ 25,200
€ 32,400
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 D5.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 D5
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 D5
3212 lb
Curb Weight
3369 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.66 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 D5
AUV
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 D5
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CPW*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
178 hp
Volvo V50 D5
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D5
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 D5
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 D5
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29.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.93 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
29.74 lb/hp
18.93 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 D5
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
34 mpg
( 38 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
38 MPGe
Volvo V50 D5
16.3 lb
city
24 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
43 mpg
33 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
259 mi
Range
533 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
259 mi
533 mi
Volvo V50 D5
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).
144 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo V50 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 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
