The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V50 2.0D (07 - 10)
€ 23,800
€ 28,100
€ 23,800
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 TSI BMT 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 TSI BMT
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 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0D
2930 lb
Curb Weight
3236 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.45 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0D
AUV
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CXS*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
120 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 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 2.0D
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0D
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
24.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.15 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
24.42 lb/hp
24.15 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0D
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo V50 2.0D
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
586 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
586 mi
557 mi
Volvo V50 2.0D
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo V50 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1171 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
