The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V50 2.0D (07 - 10)
€ 43,500
€ 28,100
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf SportWagen R 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 2.0D.
VW Golf SportWagen R
Volvo V50 2.0D
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
179.6
103.9
178
179.6 in
Length
178 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen R
Volvo V50 2.0D
3470 lb
Curb Weight
3236 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.74 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen R
Volvo V50 2.0D
AUV
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen R
Volvo V50 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen R
296 hp
134 hp
Volvo V50 2.0D
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen R
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 2.0D
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen R
Volvo V50 2.0D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 2.0D
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11.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.15 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen R
11.72 lb/hp
24.15 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen R
Volvo V50 2.0D
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen R
33 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo V50 2.0D
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
38 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
475 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Golf SportWagen R
475 mi
557 mi
Volvo V50 2.0D
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen R
136.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo V50 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen R
Volvo V50 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 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
