The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 DRIVe (11 - 12) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 28,300
€ 30,100
€ 28,300
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 DRIVe is 5.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
Volvo S60 DRIVe
VW Passat 1.4 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 DRIVe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3503 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.68 %
General
Volvo S60 DRIVe
VW Passat 1.4 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 DRIVe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
D4162T
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S60 DRIVe
113 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S60 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo S60 DRIVe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
Volvo S60 DRIVe
31 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 DRIVe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo S60 DRIVe
55 mpg
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
45 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
968 mi
Range
669 mi
Volvo S60 DRIVe
968 mi
669 mi
VW Passat 1.4 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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo S60 DRIVe
88.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 DRIVe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
972 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
