The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 D3 (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 30,300
€ 30,100
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Volvo S60 D3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
58.4
73.4
82.6
57.9
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
109.3
182.2
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 1.8 TSI
3624 lb
Curb Weight
3311 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
8.64 %
General
Volvo S60 D3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
F
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 D3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T7
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S60 D3
134 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S60 D3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
Volvo S60 D3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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27.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3
27.04 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 D3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
55 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
968 mi
Range
630 mi
Volvo S60 D3
968 mi
630 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
88.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 D3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
