Volvo V60 2013 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V60 engine produces 58 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V60 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V60 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V40 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Golf engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volvo V60 is larger. Volvo V60 is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 7 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 | |
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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: | 11.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V60 is 0.4 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`100 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V60 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 9600 | |
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