The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V50 T5 (07 - 10)

€ 25,200
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (14 - 16) VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 33,800
 Volvo V50 T5 (07 - 10) Volvo V50 T5
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘ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 T5.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 T5
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 T5 (07 - 10)
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 (Natural Gas) (14 - 16)
103.1
179.6
Blueprint Volvo V50 T5 (07 - 10)
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 T5
3212 lb
Curb Weight
3278 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.01 %
Volvo V50 T5 (07 - 10)

General

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 T5
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 T5
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
227 hp
Volvo V50 T5
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 T5

Performance

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 T5
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 T5

▶ REPLAY
29.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.44 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
29.74 lb/hp
14.44 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 T5
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
27 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
27 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
16.3 lb
city
19 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
37 mpg
33 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
259 mi
Range
443 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
259 mi
443 mi
Volvo V50 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
40.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft