Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 6 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.4
4.0
The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
67 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1130 km in combined cycle
1670 km in combined cycle
Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Ground clearance:
131 mm (5.2 inches)
136 mm (5.4 inches)
Dimensions
Length:
4.56 m
4.63 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.48 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 7 cm shorter than the Volvo V60, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
605 litres
430 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1620 litres
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 175 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60. The Volvo V60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
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
