Volkswagen Golf 2017 vs Volvo V60 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf and Volvo V60 have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Golf torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V60. Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
| By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1780 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 1300 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Volvo V60 2013 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ... More about Volvo V60 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 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, 7 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 |
1620 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 | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 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`800 kg | 2`110 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`301 kg | 1`680 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 499 kg | 430 kg | |
| Volkswagen Golf load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Volvo V60. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | 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 (€): | 11 000 | 11 800 | |
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