The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V50 D3 (10 - 12)

€ 30,700
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,600
 Volvo V50 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo V50 D3
€ 30,700
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 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 D3.
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D3
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 D3 (10 - 12)
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 DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
179.6
Blueprint Volvo V50 D3 (10 - 12)
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 D3
3206 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.26 %
Volvo V50 D3 (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D3
AUV
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
148 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 BMT
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D3

Performance

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D3

▶ REPLAY
21.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
21.66 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo V50 D3
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
690 mi
731 mi
Volvo V50 D3
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo V50 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V50 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft