The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12)

€ 24,700
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,000
 Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12) Volvo V50 D2
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 2.7 inches taller than the Volvo V50 D2.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D2
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12)
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 in
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
179.6
Blueprint Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12)
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 D2
3294 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.62 %
Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D2
AUV
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CLH*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
113 hp
Volvo V50 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D2

Performance

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D2
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D2

▶ REPLAY
31.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
31.67 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V50 D2
43 mpg
city
45 mpg
59 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
690 mi
795 mi
Volvo V50 D2
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V50 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft