Volkswagen Golf 1999 vs Volvo V50 2005

	Volkswagen Golf 1999 - 2003	Volvo V50 2005 - 2007
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.8 Petrol	2.5 Petrol
Performance
Power:	204 HP	220 HP
Torque:	270 NM	320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	n/a seconds	7.2 seconds
	Volkswagen Golf engine produces 16 HP less power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo V50.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	no data	9.6
Fuel tank capacity:	55 litres	62 litres
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Drive type
Wheel drive type:	4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)	All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:	4.40 m	4.51 m
Width:	1.74 m	1.77 m
Height:	1.47 m	1.45 m
	Volkswagen Golf is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Golf is 11 cm shorter than the Volvo V50, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:	460 litres	417 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	1470 litres	1307 litres
	Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 43 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50. The Volvo V50 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 163 litres).
Turning diameter:	10.9 meters	10.6 meters
	The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volvo V50.
Gross weight (kg):	no data	1`850

Safety:		no data
Quality:	high	above average
Average price (€):	1400	2000
Rating in user reviews:	7.6/10	6.4/10
Pros and Cons:	Volkswagen Golf has roomier boot fewer faults higher ratings in user reviews lower price	Volvo V50 has more power
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Volkswagen Golf 1999 vs Volvo V50 2005

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Dimensions