The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (20 - ..) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 58,600
€ 44,300
€ 58,600
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Volvo S60 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Volvo S60 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
VW Passat GTE
56.6
72.8
80.3
57.3
72.1
82
72.8 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.6 in
Height
57.3 in
113.1
187.4
109.9
187.7
187.4 in
Length
187.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
VW Passat GTE
4515 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
719 lb
15.92 %
General
Volvo S60 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
VW Passat GTE
Z
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
VW Passat GTE
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T48
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
399 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo S60 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
399 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
494 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo S60 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
494 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Volvo S60 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
VW Passat GTE
112 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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11.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo S60 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
11.32 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Volvo S60 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
138 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
2193 mi
Range
1827 mi
Volvo S60 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
2193 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
Environmental Impact
32.2 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 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
32.2 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
58 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
996 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
11.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
