The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V50 D4 (10 - 12)

€ 25,700
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,900
 Volvo V50 D4 (10 - 12) Volvo V50 D4
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 D4.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D4
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 D4 (10 - 12)
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 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
179.6
Blueprint Volvo V50 D4 (10 - 12)
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 D4
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
582 lb
16.36 %
Volvo V50 D4 (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D4
AUV
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CXS*
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
175 hp
Volvo V50 D4
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D4

Performance

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D4
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D4

▶ REPLAY
24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
24.8 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo V50 D4
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
609 mi
731 mi
Volvo V50 D4
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo V50 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft