The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V50 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
€ 25,600
€ 25,500
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Volvo V50 1.8F.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 1.8F
59.2
70.1
78.9
57.4
69.7
79.6
70.1 in
Width
69.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.2 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
178.5
103.9
178
178.5 in
Length
178 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 1.8F
3247 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.25 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 1.8F
1KM
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 1.8F
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
123 hp
Volvo V50 1.8F
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 1.8F
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 1.8F
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 1.8F
▶ REPLAY
31.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
31.22 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.8F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 1.8F
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8F
48 mpg
city
18 mpg
59 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
356 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
356 mi
Volvo V50 1.8F
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
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).
304.2 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
304.2 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8F
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 1.8F
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
42.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
