Volkswagen Polo 2015 vs Volvo S60 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Polo) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo S60) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 78 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 255 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 4.8 | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1390 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1630 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 163 mm (6.4 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Polo 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. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Polo version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller. Volkswagen Polo is 24 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 17 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1749 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Polo has 80 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The Volvo S60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`660 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 10 800 | |
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