The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V50 2.4i Geartronic (07 - 10)
€ 27,200

€ 29,600

€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V50 2.4i.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.4i
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
179.8
103.9
178
179.8 in
Length
178 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.4i
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3239 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.92 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.4i
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.4i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZC*
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
168 hp
Volvo V50 2.4i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 2.4i
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.4i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 2.4i
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
23.98 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.4i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo V50 2.4i
37 mpg
city
18 mpg
52 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
598 mi
Range
423 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
423 mi
Volvo V50 2.4i
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Volvo V50 2.4i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 2.4i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft










45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft