The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V50 T5 AWD (07 - 10)
€ 28,800
€ 36,400
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 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 T5.
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Volvo V50 T5
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 T5
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3422 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
1.99 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Volvo V50 T5
1KM
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Volvo V50 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
138 hp
227 hp
Volvo V50 T5
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 T5
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Volvo V50 T5
129 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 T5
▶ REPLAY
24.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
24.3 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Volvo V50 T5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
34 mpg
city
17 mpg
52 mpg
highway
32 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
633 mi
Range
375 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
633 mi
375 mi
Volvo V50 T5
Environmental Impact
111 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).
181.9 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
181.9 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Volvo V50 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
42.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
