Volkswagen Golf 1999 vs Volvo V50 2004
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
Torque: | 205 NM | 220 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 10 HP more power than Volvo V50, but torque is 15 NM less than Volvo V50. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.8 | 8.5 | |
The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 6.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 945 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 370 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
Volvo V50 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Volkswagen Golf has 4x4: It has Haldex Generation I (up to 2002) or Haldex Generation II (since 2002) automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. If wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch is locked and the torque is distributed evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.40 m | 4.51 m | |
Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
Height: | 1.49 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 4 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 417 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1185 litres | 1307 litres | |
Volvo V50 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 87 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V50. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V50 (by 122 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): | 1`870 | 1`850 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | high | above average | |
Average price (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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