Volkswagen Golf 2017 vs Volvo V60 2013
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.0 - 2.0 | 1.5 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 - 300 HP | 115 - 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 400 NM | 220 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 - 10.5 seconds | 4.8 - 12.7 seconds | |
| In general, Volvo V60 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Golf. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 - 9.6 | 3.8 - 10.2 | |
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Volkswagen Golf petrol engines consumes on average 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo V60. On average, a Volkswagen Golf with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a Volvo V60. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 126 - 140 mm (5 - 5.5 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V60 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo V60, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1883 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Volvo V60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 13.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 2.7 metres less than that of the Volvo V60, which means Volkswagen Golf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`925 kg | ~ 2`168 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`347 kg | ~ 1`711 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 578 kg | ~ 457 kg | |
| Volkswagen Golf load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem more than Volvo V60. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 11 800 | |
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