The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10)

€ 28,800
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,700
 Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10) Volvo V50 D5
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700

ⓘ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 BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Volvo V50 D5.
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D5
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10)
69.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.6 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
179.6
Blueprint Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10)
103.9
178
179.6 in
Length
178 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D5
3166 lb
Curb Weight
3342 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.27 %
Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10)

General

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D5
AUV
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 BMT
Volvo V50 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*DFG*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
178 hp
Volvo V50 D5
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D5

Performance

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D5
135 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D5

▶ REPLAY
21.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
21.39 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D5
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V50 D5
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
723 mi
592 mi
Volvo V50 D5
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).
129.6 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
129.6 kWh
Volvo V50 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft