Volvo V60 and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, but Volvo V60 torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
5.1
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V60 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
67 litres
50 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1130 km in combined cycle
980 km in combined cycle
1360 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)
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.
Turning diameter:
13.6 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V60 is 2.7 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Volvo V60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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
