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Volvo V90 2.0 T4vsVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack · Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo V90

2.0 T4

190 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack · Facelift 2017

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Lightest
    1,462 kg
    3,223 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    157 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    821 km
    510 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volvo V90 2.0 T4

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV902.0 T4VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
190hp142kW
180hp134kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,785kg3,935lb
1,462kg3,223lb
Gross weight
2,300kg5,071lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
85.3s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
68.9s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
41.2s
Calculated
36.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
168Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
809km503mi
Calculated
821km510mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,936mm194in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,879mm74in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,941mm116in
2,629mm104in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance-
175mm7in
Trunk volume
560L
605L
Max trunk volume-
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
157g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo V90 2.0 T4Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volvo V90 2.0 T4: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV902.0 T45,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm5,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV902.0 T4VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.2 s
36.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 T4
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Volvo V90 2.0 T4 has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI and Volvo V90 2.0 T4: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 T4
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 T4
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
1,462 kg
3,223 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 T4
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
217 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although Volvo V90 2.0 T4 has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI and Volvo V90 2.0 T4: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 T4
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 T4
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 T4
809 km
503 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
821 km
510 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV902.0 T4
190 hp
142 kW
8.9 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.8 s
217 km/h
135 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoV902.0 T4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoV902.0 T4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoV902.0 T4
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
8.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoV902.0 T4
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV902.0 T4VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
1,462 kg
3,223 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
809 km
503 mi
821 km
510 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
157 g/km
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V90 2.0 T4Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V90 2.0 T4

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Is 323 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 12 km (8 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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