The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V50 D4 (10 - 12)
€ 26,100
€ 30,900
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion 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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V50 D4
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V50 D4
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
591 lb
16.61 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V50 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DPB*
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
175 hp
Volvo V50 D4
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D4
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V50 D4
131 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 D4
▶ REPLAY
23.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
23.18 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V50 D4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
48 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo V50 D4
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
634 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
634 mi
731 mi
Volvo V50 D4
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
92.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo V50 D4
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V50 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
