Volkswagen Golf engine produces 7 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V60. Despite less power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.3
5.9
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
67 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1160 km in combined cycle
1130 km in combined cycle
1350 km on highway
1360 km on highway
Ground clearance:
140 mm (5.5 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.
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.
Volvo V60 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Golf, so Volvo V60 quality could be a bit better.
