The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 45,600

€ 33,600

€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo S60 B5
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3871 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.52 %

General
Volvo S60 B5
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 B5
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo S60 B5
247 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S60 B5
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo S60 B5
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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15.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
Volvo S60 B5
15.67 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 B5
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo S60 B5
37 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
592 mi
Range
912 mi
Volvo S60 B5
592 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo S60 B5
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 B5
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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