The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)

€ 25,500
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 30,000
 Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) Volvo V50 2.0D
€ 25,500
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 SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Volvo V50 2.0D.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V50 2.0D
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
69.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.6 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
179.6
Blueprint Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
103.9
178
179.6 in
Length
178 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V50 2.0D
3113 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.55 %
Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)

General

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V50 2.0D
AUV
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V50 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
134 hp
Volvo V50 2.0D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 2.0D

Performance

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V50 2.0D
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
28.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.6 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
28.82 lb/hp
24.6 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V50 2.0D
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
59 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V50 2.0D
51 mpg
city
30 mpg
64 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
539 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
777 mi
539 mi
Volvo V50 2.0D
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
82.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
Volvo V50 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V50 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft