Volvo V70 2007 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Volvo V70 engine produces 13 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.52 m | |
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Volvo V70 is larger. Volvo V70 is 25 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Volvo V70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`410 kg | 1`990 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`810 kg | 1`485 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 505 kg | |
| Volvo V70 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem more than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Volvo V70 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 315 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 10 200 | |
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