Volkswagen Jetta V (A5) or Volvo V50?

2005–2010 vs 2004–2012 · Sedan vs Wagon

In short

Length: Jetta V (A5) 4,554 mm, V50 4,514 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: Jetta V (A5) 527 l, V50 417 l.
Lowest consumption: Jetta V (A5) 5.2 l/100 km, V50 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: Jetta V (A5) 75–147 kW, V50 80–103 kW.
Standard equipment: Jetta V (A5) 26 items (Trendline), V50 32 items (Kinetic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Volkswagen Jetta V (A5)2005–2010 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Sportline, SSpecifications →Listings →

Volvo V502004–2012 · 4 engines · Kinetic, Momentum, SummumSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Volkswagen Jetta V (A5)2005–2010no listings	Volvo V502004–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,554 mm	Length4,514 mm
Width	Width1,781 mm	Width1,770 mm
Height	Height1,459 mm	Height1,457 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,578 mm	Wheelbase2,640 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume527 l	Trunk volume417 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,290 kg–1,435 kg	Curb weight1,334 kg–1,399 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank52 l–62 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2010	Production years2004–2012
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeWagon
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines4
Power	Power75–147 kW (102–200 hp)	Power80–103 kW (109–140 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0	Displacement (l)1.6–2.4
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 105	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.6D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 2.0 TFSI 200	Best 0–100 km/h9.9 s · 2.0D
Top speed	Top speed232 km/h	Top speed205 km/h
Trim levelsTrendline · Kinetic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim26 · Trendline	Items in the base trim32 · Kinetic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · Sportline	Items in the top trim38 · Momentum
Equipment · Comfort7 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 6
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Folding front passenger seatback	Folding front passenger seatback—	Folding front passenger seatback✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 4
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails—	Roof Rails✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volkswagen Jetta V (A5) or Volvo V50?

Length: Volkswagen Jetta V (A5) 4,554 mm, Volvo V50 4,514 mm (a 40 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,578 vs 2,640 mm. Boot: 527 vs 417 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volkswagen Jetta V (A5) or Volvo V50?

The most frugal Volkswagen Jetta V (A5) uses 5.2 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 105); the most frugal Volvo V50 4.9 l/100 km (1.6D).

Which is more powerful — Volkswagen Jetta V (A5) or Volvo V50?

The strongest Volkswagen Jetta V (A5) makes 147 kW (200 hp) (2.0 TFSI 200); the strongest Volvo V50 103 kW (140 hp) (2.4).

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