The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S60 D5 AWD Geartronic (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

€ 38,600
Volvo S60 D5 AWD Geartronic (10 - 11) Volvo S60 D5
€ 44,300
 VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat GTE
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300

ⓘ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 D5 is 5.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Passat GTE.
Volvo S60 D5
VW Passat GTE
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D5 AWD Geartronic (10 - 11)
73.4
82.6
57.3
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
73.4 in
Width
72.1 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
58.4 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Volvo S60 D5 AWD Geartronic (10 - 11)
109.3
182.2
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
109.9
187.7
182.2 in
Length
187.7 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S60 D5
VW Passat GTE
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Volvo S60 D5 AWD Geartronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.16 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

General

Volvo S60 D5
VW Passat GTE
F
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo S60 D5
VW Passat GTE
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T10
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo S60 D5
202 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo S60 D5
310 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

Volvo S60 D5
VW Passat GTE
140 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D5

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
19.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D5
19.21 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S60 D5
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Volvo S60 D5
35 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
25 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
612 mi
Range
1827 mi
Volvo S60 D5
612 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
32.2 kWh
Volvo S60 D5
139.9 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S60 D5
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data