Volkswagen Golf 2013 vs Volvo V60 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 5 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 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1740 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Volvo V60 2013 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ... More about Volvo V60 2013 1.6 engine | |||
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`940 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 9000 | 13 400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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