The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S60 D3 (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 30,300
Volvo S60 D3 (12 - 13) Volvo S60 D3
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo S60 D3 is 5.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Volvo S60 D3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D3 (12 - 13)
73.4
82.6
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
73.4 in
Width
71.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
58.4 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Volvo S60 D3 (12 - 13)
109.3
182.2
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
182.2 in
Length
187.8 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S60 D3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3624 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
Volvo S60 D3 (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.52 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

Volvo S60 D3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo S60 D3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
D5204T7
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S60 D3
134 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S60 D3
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Volvo S60 D3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D3

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
27.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3
27.04 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S60 D3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
55 mpg  ( 61 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo S60 D3
61 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
46 mpg
city
20.6 lb
60 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
968 mi
Range
303 mi
Volvo S60 D3
968 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
31.5 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
88.5 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S60 D3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data