Car comparison

Volvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013 2.4 D5vsVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI

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

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Volvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013

2.4 D5

215 hp2400 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2016
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    605 L

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    215 hp
    160 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,321 km
    821 mi
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
215hp160kW
184hp137kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,919kg4,231lb
1,584kg3,492lb
Gross weight
2,390kg5,269lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
219 km/h
136 mph
To 99% top speed
80.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
72.0s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
38.1s
Calculated
35.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,321km821mi
Calculated
1,100km684mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,400cc146cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,838mm190in
4,578mm180in
Width
1,870mm74in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,604mm63in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,815mm111in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,614mm64in
1,546mm61in
Rear track
1,580mm62in
1,517mm60in
Trunk volume
575L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
55L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
124g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D54,000 rpm1,500-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.1 s
35.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
219 km/h
136 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,919 kg
4,231 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
1,584 kg
3,492 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
219 km/h
136 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D58.0 s
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI7.8 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: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

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

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,321 km
821 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
1,100 km
684 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
219 km/h
136 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
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

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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
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

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.0 s
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
215 hp
160 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Lightness
1,919 kg
4,231 lb
1,584 kg
3,492 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,321 km
821 mi
1,100 km
684 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
124 g/km
Trunk score
575 L
20.3 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 221 km (137 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI

  • Is 335 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 15 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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