The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. Volvo V50 T5 AWD (07 - 10)

€ 24,400
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 36,400
 Volvo V50 T5 AWD (07 - 10) Volvo V50 T5
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4 cm longer, 2.9 cm wider and 5.8 cm taller than the Volvo V50 T5.
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 T5
1515
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
1799
2027
1457
Blueprint Volvo V50 T5 AWD (07 - 10)
1770
2022
1799 mm
Width
1770 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1515 mm
Height
1457 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
2620
4562
Blueprint Volvo V50 T5 AWD (07 - 10)
2640
4522
4562 mm
Length
4522 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 T5
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1552 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2020 kg
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
161 kg
10.37 %
Volvo V50 T5 AWD (07 - 10)

General

VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 T5
AUV
Generation
M
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 bhp
227 bhp
Volvo V50 T5
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
320 NM
Volvo V50 T5

Performance

VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 T5
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

100 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 T5

▶ REPLAY
12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.84 kg/bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
12.88 kg/bhp
6.84 kg/bhp
Volvo V50 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 T5
Fuel Economy
86 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
86 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
72 mpg
city
21 mpg
94 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
941 mi
Range
375 mi
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
941 mi
375 mi
Volvo V50 T5
Environmental Impact
67.9 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).
181.9 kWh
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
67.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
87 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V50 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
409 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
605 L
Boot Capacity
417 L
1620 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1307 L