The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Variant 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 20) vs. Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)

€ 31,900
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 20) VW Golf Variant 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 30,000
Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) Volvo V50 2.0D
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf Variant 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 4.5 cm longer, 2.9 cm wider and 2.4 cm taller than the Volvo V50 2.0D.
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 2.0D
1481
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 20)
1799
2027
1457
Blueprint Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
1770
2022
1799 mm
Width
1770 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1481 mm
Height
1457 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 20)
2620
4567
Blueprint Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
2640
4522
4567 mm
Length
4522 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Variant 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 2.0D
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2000 kg
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 20)
Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.35 %
Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)

General

VW Golf Variant 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 2.0D
AUV
Generation
M
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Variant 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 2.0D
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
129 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
129 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo V50 2.0D
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
320 NM
Volvo V50 2.0D

Performance

VW Golf Variant 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 2.0D
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Variant 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 2.0D

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10.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.16 kg/bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.97 kg/bhp
11.16 kg/bhp
Volvo V50 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Variant 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 2.0D
Fuel Economy
5.8 kg  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined  per 100 miles
47 mpg  ( 53 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
8 MPGe
53 MPGe
Volvo V50 2.0D
7.4 kg
city
36 mpg
4.8 kg
motorway
56 mpg
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
293 mi
Range
539 mi
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
539 mi
Volvo V50 2.0D
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
123.4 kWh
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
Volvo V50 2.0D
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
116 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Variant 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
424 L
Boot Capacity
417 L
1439 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1307 L