The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)

€ 26,700
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 30,000
 Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) Volvo V50 2.0D
€ 26,700
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 Variant 1.6 TDI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 4.5 cm longer, 2.9 cm wider and 2.4 cm taller than the Volvo V50 2.0D.
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0D
1481
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1457
Blueprint Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
1770
2022
1799 mm
Width
1770 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1481 mm
Height
1457 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
2620
4567
Blueprint Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
2640
4522
4567 mm
Length
4522 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0D
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2000 kg
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
100 kg
6.69 %
Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)

General

VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0D
AUV
Generation
M
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGT*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
113 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
113 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo V50 2.0D
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
320 NM
Volvo V50 2.0D

Performance

VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0D
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
12.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.16 kg/bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
12.35 kg/bhp
11.16 kg/bhp
Volvo V50 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0D
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
71 mpg
47 mpg
Volvo V50 2.0D
67 mpg
city
36 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
539 mi
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
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 Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
Volvo V50 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
545 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
605 L
Boot Capacity
417 L
1620 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1307 L