The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen GTD (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V50 D4 (10 - 12)
€ 33,200

€ 30,900

€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf SportWagen GTD is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Volvo V50 D4.
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
Volvo V50 D4
59.6
70.8
79.8
57.4
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
103.1
179.8
103.9
178
179.8 in
Length
178 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
Volvo V50 D4
3232 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.16 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
Volvo V50 D4
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 GTD
Volvo V50 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DJG*
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
181 hp
175 hp
Volvo V50 D4
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D4
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
Volvo V50 D4
144 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D4
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17.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
17.86 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
Volvo V50 D4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
50 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo V50 D4
43 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
661 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
661 mi
731 mi
Volvo V50 D4
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 GTD
96.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo V50 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
Volvo V50 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft










45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft