Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V60 engine produces 30 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.2
4.5
Real fuel consumption:
5.9 l/100km
6.0 l/100km
The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V60 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity:
67 litres
50 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1590 km in combined cycle
1110 km in combined cycle
1130 km with real consumption
830 km with real consumption
Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.63 m
4.56 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.48 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V60 is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 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.
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
