The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V50 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12)
€ 24,800
€ 26,800
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4 cm longer, 2.9 cm wider and 5.8 cm taller than the Volvo V50 2.0F.
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0F
1515
1799
2027
1457
1770
2022
1799 mm
Width
1770 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1515 mm
Height
1457 mm
2620
4562
2640
4522
4562 mm
Length
4522 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0F
1354 kg
Kerb Weight
1459 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
105 kg
7.2 %
General
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0F
AUV
Generation
M
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0F
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHP*
Engine Code
B4204S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
138 bhp
143 bhp
Volvo V50 2.0F
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
185 NM
Volvo V50 2.0F
Performance
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0F
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 2.0F
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9.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
9.81 kg/bhp
10.2 kg/bhp
Volvo V50 2.0F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0F
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V50 2.0F
43 mpg
city
20 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
586 mi
Range
342 mi
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
586 mi
342 mi
Volvo V50 2.0F
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).
316.9 kWh
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
316.9 kWh
Volvo V50 2.0F
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0F
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
526 kg
Maximum Payload
431 kg
605 L
Boot Capacity
417 L










1620 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1307 L



















