Volvo V70 2013 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.6 - 3.0 | 1.0 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 - 304 HP | 85 - 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 - 440 NM | 160 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 - 13.2 seconds | 7.9 - 12.6 seconds | |
| In general, Volvo V70 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Golf. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 - 10.2 | 3.9 - 5.3 | |
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Volvo V70 petrol engines consumes on average 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Volvo V70 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 151 mm (5.9 inches) | 131 - 140 mm (5.2 - 5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V70 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volvo V70 is larger. Volvo V70 is 25 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1580 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Volvo V70 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`277 kg | ~ 1`917 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 6000 | |
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