The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V50 2.0 (07 - 12)
€ 24,800
€ 26,400
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 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 2.0.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0
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 2.0
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3049 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.39 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0
AUV
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 BMT
Volvo V50 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZC*
Engine Code
B4204S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
143 hp
Volvo V50 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 2.0
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 2.0
▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.32 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
23.7 lb/hp
21.32 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo V50 2.0
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
586 mi
450 mi
Volvo V50 2.0
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).
144 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo V50 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1230 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
