Volvo V60 2013 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo V60) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Golf) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V60 engine produces 90 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 4.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V60 consumes 3.7 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 555 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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`140 | 1`990 | |
| 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 (€): | 13 400 | 8800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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