The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V50 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12)

€ 26,700
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,800
 Volvo V50 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12) Volvo V50 2.0F
€ 26,700
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 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 2.0F.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0F
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 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 (14 - 16)
103.1
179.6
Blueprint Volvo V50 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 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 2.0F
2970 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.68 %
Volvo V50 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0F
AUV
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0F
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 2.0F
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 2.0F

Performance

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0F
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 2.0F

▶ REPLAY
24.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.5 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
24.15 lb/hp
22.5 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.0F

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0F
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
24 mpg
Volvo V50 2.0F
38 mpg
city
17 mpg
53 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
342 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
609 mi
342 mi
Volvo V50 2.0F
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).
316.9 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
316.9 kWh
Volvo V50 2.0F
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0F
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
950 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft