The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
€ 25,200
€ 30,000
€ 25,200
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 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 2.0D.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Volvo V50 2.0D
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
Volvo V50 2.0D
3232 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.94 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Volvo V50 2.0D
1KM
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Volvo V50 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
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
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 2.0D
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Volvo V50 2.0D
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 2.0D
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31.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.6 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
31.08 lb/hp
24.6 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Volvo V50 2.0D
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V50 2.0D
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
712 mi
Range
539 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
712 mi
539 mi
Volvo V50 2.0D
Environmental Impact
98.8 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
98.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
Volvo V50 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Volvo V50 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
42.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
