The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 D5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 40,200
€ 44,300
€ 40,200
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 slightly. The Volvo S60 D5 is 5.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Passat GTE.
Volvo S60 D5
VW Passat GTE
58.4
73.5
82.6
57.3
72.1
82
73.5 in
Width
72.1 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
58.4 in
Height
57.3 in
109.3
182.5
109.9
187.7
182.5 in
Length
187.7 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 D5
VW Passat GTE
3900 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.67 %
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
D5244T15
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo S60 D5
212 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo S60 D5
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Volvo S60 D5
VW Passat GTE
140 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D5
18.4 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 D5
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Volvo S60 D5
40 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
29 mpg
city
No data
50 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
716 mi
Range
1827 mi
Volvo S60 D5
716 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
32.2 kWh
Volvo S60 D5
121.3 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 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
950 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
