The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
€ 22,900

€ 30,000

€ 22,900
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 TDI BMT 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 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0D
59.6
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
59.6 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
179.6
103.9
178
179.6 in
Length
178 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0D
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.67 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
104 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 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 2.0D
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0D
120 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 2.0D
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29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.6 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
29.57 lb/hp
24.6 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0D
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V50 2.0D
48 mpg
city
30 mpg
71 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
797 mi
Range
539 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
539 mi
Volvo V50 2.0D
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
123.4 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
Volvo V50 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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