The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V50 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 28,200
€ 28,600
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 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 D3.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V50 D3
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 OPF ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V50 D3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.18 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V50 D3
AUV
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V50 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
148 hp
Volvo V50 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D3
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V50 D3
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 D3
▶ REPLAY
24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
24.02 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V50 D3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
48 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo V50 D3
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
634 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
634 mi
731 mi
Volvo V50 D3
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 OPF ACT BlueMotion
92.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo V50 D3
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V50 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
