The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) vs. Volvo V50 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12)

€ 28,200
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,700
 Volvo V50 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo V50 D4
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 D4.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
103.1
179.8
Blueprint Volvo V50 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12)
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 D4
2992 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
602 lb
16.75 %
Volvo V50 D4 Geartronic (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 automatic 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)
*CZD*
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
175 hp
Volvo V50 D4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D4

Performance

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D4
135 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D4

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D4
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo V50 D4
38 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
642 mi
Volvo V50 D4
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo V50 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft