The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V50 1.8 (07 - 09)
€ 25,000
€ 25,100
€ 25,000
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 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Volvo V50 1.8.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Volvo V50 1.8
59.2
70.1
78.9
57.4
69.7
79.6
70.1 in
Width
69.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.2 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
178.5
103.9
178
178.5 in
Length
178 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Volvo V50 1.8
3192 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.64 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Volvo V50 1.8
1KM
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
Volvo V50 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
158 hp
123 hp
Volvo V50 1.8
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 1.8
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Volvo V50 1.8
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 1.8
▶ REPLAY
20.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
20.2 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Volvo V50 1.8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
534 mi
468 mi
Volvo V50 1.8
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 TSI
121.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Volvo V50 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
42.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
