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 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.3
5.9
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
67 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
940 km in combined cycle
1130 km in combined cycle
1130 km on highway
1360 km on highway
Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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.
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
