The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S60 B4 Geartronic (20 - ..) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

€ 42,700
Volvo S60 B4 Geartronic (20 - ..) Volvo S60 B4
€ 44,300
 VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat GTE
€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Volvo S60 B4 is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Volvo S60 B4
VW Passat GTE
56.6
Blueprint Volvo S60 B4 Geartronic (20 - ..)
72.8
80.3
57.3
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
72.8 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.6 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Volvo S60 B4 Geartronic (20 - ..)
113.1
187.4
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
109.9
187.7
187.4 in
Length
187.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S60 B4
VW Passat GTE
3871 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Volvo S60 B4 Geartronic (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
1.94 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

General

Volvo S60 B4
VW Passat GTE
Z
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo S60 B4
VW Passat GTE
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
194 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo S60 B4
194 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo S60 B4
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

Volvo S60 B4
VW Passat GTE
112 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 B4

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
19.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo S60 B4
19.95 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S60 B4
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Volvo S60 B4
37 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
27 mpg
city
No data
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
1827 mi
Volvo S60 B4
583 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
Environmental Impact
121.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
32.2 kWh
Volvo S60 B4
121.2 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S60 B4
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data