Volvo V60 2013 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
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Volvo V60
2013 - 2018
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Volvo V60 1.6 D2 | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo V60 1.6 D2 | 115 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Volvo V60 1.6 T3 | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V60 1.6 T3 | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V60 1.6 T4 | 180 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V60 1.6 T4 | 180 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V60 2.0 D4 | 163 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo V60 2.0 D4 | 163 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Volvo V60 2.0 T5 | 240 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V60 2.0 T6 | 306 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V60 2.4 D5 | 215 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo V60 2.4 D5 | 215 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Volvo V60 2.4 D5 AWD | 215 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Volvo V60 Polestar 2.0 T6 | 367 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Volvo V60 Polestar 3.0 T6 | 350 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Volvo V60 3.0 T6 AWD | 304 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Volvo V60 2.0 D5 | 225 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Volvo V60 2.0 D4 | 190 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Volvo V60 2.0 D4 | 190 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo V60 2.0 D4 | 181 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Volvo V60 2.0 D4 | 181 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo V60 2.0 D3 | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Volvo V60 2.0 D3 | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo V60 2.0 D3 | 136 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo V60 2.0 D3 | 136 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Volvo V60 2.0 D2 | 120 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Volvo V60 2.0 D2 | 120 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo V60 1.5 T2 | 122 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volkswagen Golf
2012 - 2017
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Variant 1.2 TSI | 105 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 1.2 TSI | 85 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 1.2 TSI | 105 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Variant 1.4 TSI | 122 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 1.4 TSI | 122 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Variant 1.4 TSI | 140 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Variant 1.4 TSI | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 1.6 TDI | 110 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 1.6 TDI | 110 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Variant 2.0 TDI | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 2.0 TDI | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic
GTD 2.0 TDI | 184 HP | Diesel | Automatic
GTD 2.0 TDI | 184 HP | Diesel | Manual
2.0 TDI | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
1.6 TDI | 110 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
1.6 TDI | 105 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
1.0 TSI | 115 HP | Petrol | Automatic
1.0 TSI | 115 HP | Petrol | Manual
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic Manual/Automatic
Engines:
1.5 - 3.0 1.0 - 2.0
Performance
Power:
115 - 367 HP 85 - 184 HP
Torque:
220 - 500 NM 160 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
4.8 - 12.7 seconds 7.9 - 12.6 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
3.8 - 10.2 3.9 - 5.3
Volvo V60 petrol engines consumes on average 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Volvo V60 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version !
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption " to learn more about fuel economy.
Ground clearance:
136 mm (5.4 inches) 131 - 140 mm (5.2 - 5.5 inches)
Dimensions
Length:
4.63 m 4.56 m
Width:
1.85 m 1.80 m
Height:
1.48 m 1.48 m
Volvo V60 is larger. Volvo V60 is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
430 litres 605 litres
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down
no data 1620 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo V60 has 175 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Volvo V60 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
13.6 meters 10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V60 is 2.7 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Volvo V60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
~ 2`168 ~ 1`917
Safety:
no data no data
Quality:
average
above average
Average price (€):
13 600 9000
Rating in user reviews:
9.3 /10
8.7 /10
Pros and Cons:
Volvo V60 has
higher ratings in user reviews
Volkswagen Golf has
lower fuel consumption roomier boot better manoeuvrability fewer faults lower price
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