The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
€ 45,400
€ 26,100
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe.
VW Golf SportWagen R
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
59.6
70.8
79.8
57
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 in
103.1
180.6
103.9
178
180.6 in
Length
178 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen R
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
439 lb
12.5 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen R
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
AUV
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen R
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen R
306 hp
108 hp
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen R
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen R
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
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11.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.45 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen R
11.48 lb/hp
28.45 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen R
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen R
33 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
482 mi
Range
718 mi
VW Golf SportWagen R
482 mi
718 mi
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen R
134.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen R
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
