The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V50 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10)

€ 26,900
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
€ 32,400
 Volvo V50 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10) Volvo V50 D5
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Volvo V50 D5.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Volvo V50 D5
59.2
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
70.1
78.9
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10)
69.7
79.6
70.1 in
Width
69.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.2 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
178.5
Blueprint Volvo V50 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10)
103.9
178
178.5 in
Length
178 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Volvo V50 D5
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3369 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.45 %
Volvo V50 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10)

General

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Volvo V50 D5
1KM
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Volvo V50 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CTH*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
158 hp
178 hp
Volvo V50 D5
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D5

Performance

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Volvo V50 D5
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D5

▶ REPLAY
20.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.93 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
20.37 lb/hp
18.93 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Volvo V50 D5
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo V50 D5
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
560 mi
Range
533 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
560 mi
533 mi
Volvo V50 D5
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
115.6 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo V50 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Volvo V50 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
42.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft