Volkswagen Golf 2018 vs Volvo V60 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 67 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 12.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 126 mm (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. | |||
| Volvo V60 2016 2.0 engine: Engines in this series are often associated with oil consumption issues, which many owners report over time.
In the initial production years, a common weakness was the coolant reservoir hose, which had a ... More about Volvo V60 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo V60, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1620 litres | 1241 litres | |
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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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 379 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 1 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: | 2`120 kg | 2`270 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`525 kg | 1`796 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 595 kg | 474 kg | |
| Volkswagen Golf load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 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 (€): | 9800 | 9000 | |
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