The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)

€ 28,100
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 30,000
 Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) Volvo V50 2.0D
€ 28,100
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 TSI ACT 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 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V50 2.0D
1481
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
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 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
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 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V50 2.0D
1378 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2000 kg
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
117 kg
7.83 %
Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)

General

VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V50 2.0D
AUV
Generation
M
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V50 2.0D
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo V50 2.0D
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
200 NM
320 NM
Volvo V50 2.0D

Performance

VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V50 2.0D
131 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
10.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.16 kg/bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
10.77 kg/bhp
11.16 kg/bhp
Volvo V50 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V50 2.0D
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
59 mpg
47 mpg
Volvo V50 2.0D
46 mpg
city
36 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
539 mi
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
539 mi
Volvo V50 2.0D
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
123.4 kWh
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
123.4 kWh
Volvo V50 2.0D
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V50 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
532 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
605 L
Boot Capacity
417 L
1620 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1307 L