Volvo V60 2016 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V60 engine produces 217 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.5 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V60 consumes 3.6 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 540 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V60 consumes 6.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 530 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Volvo V60 2016 2.0 engine: Engines in this series are often associated with oil consumption issues, which many owners report over time.
In the initial production years, a common weakness was the coolant reservoir hose, which had a ... More about Volvo V60 2016 2.0 engine | |||
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: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 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 | 9000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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