The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) vs. Volvo V50 T5 (07 - 10)
€ 28,200
€ 33,800
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 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 T5.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 T5
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 T5
2992 lb
Curb Weight
3278 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.75 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 T5
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
227 hp
Volvo V50 T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 T5
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 T5
135 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 T5
▶ REPLAY
20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.44 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
20.22 lb/hp
14.44 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 T5
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
38 mpg
city
19 mpg
53 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
443 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
443 mi
Volvo V50 T5
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).
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).
164.8 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
