The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 45,600
€ 35,200
€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo S60 B5 is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
Volvo S60 B5
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
56.6
72.8
80.3
58.1
72.1
82
72.8 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.6 in
Height
58.1 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 1.8 TSI BMT
3871 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
608 lb
15.71 %
General
Volvo S60 B5
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 B5
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
247 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo S60 B5
247 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo S60 B5
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo S60 B5
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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15.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Volvo S60 B5
15.67 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 B5
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo S60 B5
37 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
592 mi
Range
695 mi
Volvo S60 B5
592 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo S60 B5
119.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 B5
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
