The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
€ 45,600
€ 30,500
€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 B5 is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
Volvo S60 B5
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
56.6
72.8
80.3
57.5
72.1
82
72.8 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.6 in
Height
57.5 in
113.1
187.4
109.7
187.7
187.4 in
Length
187.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 B5
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
3871 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
622 lb
16.07 %
General
Volvo S60 B5
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Z
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 B5
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo S60 B5
247 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S60 B5
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo S60 B5
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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15.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.54 lb/hp
Volvo S60 B5
15.67 lb/hp
27.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 B5
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo S60 B5
37 mpg
64 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
55 mpg
45 mpg
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
592 mi
Range
991 mi
Volvo S60 B5
592 mi
991 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
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).
76.1 kWh
Volvo S60 B5
119.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 B5
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
