Volvo S60 2013 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo S60) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Jetta) 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: | 245 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 140 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Volvo S60 is 1 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, 9 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1749 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 130 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 5600 | |
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