The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10)
€ 27,200
€ 30,700
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 D5.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D5
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 D5
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3342 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.73 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D5
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 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CZC*
Engine Code
D5244T8
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
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
178 hp
Volvo V50 D5
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D5
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D5
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 D5
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
23.98 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D5
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V50 D5
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
598 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
592 mi
Volvo V50 D5
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).
129.6 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
129.6 kWh
Volvo V50 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
