The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V50 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10)

€ 33,500
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,400
 Volvo V50 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10) Volvo V50 D5
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V50 D5.
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10)
69.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
179.8
Blueprint Volvo V50 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10)
103.9
178
179.8 in
Length
178 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D5
3426 lb
Curb Weight
3369 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.66 %
Volvo V50 D5 Geartronic (07 - 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic 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
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D5

Performance

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D5
133 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D5

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D5
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
47 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo V50 D5
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
533 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
621 mi
533 mi
Volvo V50 D5
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
102.8 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo V50 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft