The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 27,700
€ 32,400
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 T3 is 5.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.8 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 T3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.05 %
General
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
F
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164T3
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
148 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.55 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
41 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
43 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
718 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo S60 T3
718 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
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).
132.6 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
109.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
