The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S60 T3 (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)

€ 27,700
Volvo S60 T3 (10 - 13) Volvo S60 T3
€ 31,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘ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 T3 is 5.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 T3 (10 - 13)
73.4
82.6
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint Volvo S60 T3 (10 - 13)
109.3
182.2
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Volvo S60 T3 (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.32 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)

General

Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
F
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T3
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
148 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T3

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.92 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.55 lb/hp
24.92 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
41 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
836 mi
Volvo S60 T3
718 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
107 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
109.9 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data