The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V50 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 28,600
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 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 D3.
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Volvo V50 D3
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 2.0 TDI
Volvo V50 D3
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.54 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Volvo V50 D3
1KM
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Volvo V50 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Volvo V50 D3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D3
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Volvo V50 D3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 D3
▶ REPLAY
23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
23.88 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Volvo V50 D3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo V50 D3
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
697 mi
731 mi
Volvo V50 D3
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo V50 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Volvo V50 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
42.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
