Volkswagen Jetta 2009 vs Volvo S60 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 80 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Jetta consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Jetta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Jetta is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1034 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Jetta has 103 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The Volvo S60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo S60. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3200 | |
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