Volvo V60 2013 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 181 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V60 engine produces 31 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo V60 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Volvo V60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V60 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1710 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1810 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 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, 10 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`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volvo V60 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Golf, so Volvo V60 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 9600 | |
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