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Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDIvsVolvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017
VS

Volvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013

2.4 D5

215 hp2400 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    219 km/h
    136 mph
  • Lightest
    1,584 kg
    3,492 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    124 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,100 km
    684 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDIVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
184hp137kW
215hp160kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,584kg3,492lb
1,932kg4,259lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
72.0s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
35.9s
Calculated
58.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,100km684mi
Calculated
1,094km680mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
2,400cc146cu in
Length
4,578mm180in
4,838mm190in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,604mm63in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,815mm111in
Front track
1,546mm61in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,517mm60in
1,580mm62in
Trunk volume
605L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
70L
CO2 emissions
124g/km
169g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDIVolvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D54,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDIVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.9 s
58.2 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 has 31 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI and Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 31 hp (23 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
1,584 kg
3,492 lb
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,932 kg
4,259 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
219 km/h
136 mph
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
205 km/h
127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI7.8 s
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D58.3 s

Although Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI and Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI and Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 1.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
1,100 km
684 mi
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,094 km
680 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
219 km/h
136 mph
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
8.3 s
205 km/h
127 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
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,578 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 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
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI 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
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.3 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
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDIVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
184 hp
137 kW
215 hp
160 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.3 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,584 kg
3,492 lb
1,932 kg
4,259 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,578 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
Range score
1,100 km
684 mi
1,094 km
680 mi
CO2 score
124 g/km
169 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDIVolvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI

  • Is 348 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 6 km (4 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 45 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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