The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. Volvo V50 1.6 (07 - 10)
€ 29,500
€ 23,700
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 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 1.6.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V50 1.6
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
Volvo V50 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3113 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.19 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V50 1.6
AUV
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V50 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPC*
Engine Code
B4164S3
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
99 hp
Volvo V50 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 1.6
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V50 1.6
135 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.44 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
20.78 lb/hp
31.44 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V50 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo V50 1.6
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
482 mi
Volvo V50 1.6
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
Volvo V50 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V50 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
