The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 20) vs. Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12)

€ 27,500
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 20) VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 26,000
 Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12) Volvo V50 D2
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 OPF ACT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V50 D2.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V50 D2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 20)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12)
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 in
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 20)
103.1
179.8
Blueprint Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12)
103.9
178
179.8 in
Length
178 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V50 D2
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V50 D2
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 OPF ACT
Volvo V50 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
113 hp
Volvo V50 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D2

Performance

VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V50 D2
135 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D2

▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
20.48 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V50 D2
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V50 D2
35 mpg
city
45 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
598 mi
795 mi
Volvo V50 D2
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
98.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V50 D2
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V50 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft