Volkswagen Golf 2012 vs Volvo V60 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 10 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 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.1 | |
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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 | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1780 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volkswagen Golf has 4x4: It has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive. The system analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. Under normal driving conditions, the torque split is 100% front to 0% rear. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 7 cm shorter than the Volvo V60, 7 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 | no data | |
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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. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 1`980 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V60 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 14 200 | |
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