The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 31,700
€ 43,200
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo S60 D3 is 5.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Volvo S60 D3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.48 %
General
Volvo S60 D3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
F
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 D3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T3
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
161 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Volvo S60 D3
161 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo S60 D3
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Volvo S60 D3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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22.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3
22.53 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 D3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
44 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
33 mpg
city
19 mpg
56 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
785 mi
Range
454 mi
Volvo S60 D3
785 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
176.2 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
109.1 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 D3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
