The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
€ 28,200
€ 30,500
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 T3 is 5.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
58.4
73.5
82.6
57.9
71.7
81.2
73.5 in
Width
71.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
58.4 in
Height
57.9 in
109.3
182.5
106.8
187.8
182.5 in
Length
187.8 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3468 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.71 %
General
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
B4164T3
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
148 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
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23.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.43 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
43 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
47 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
768 mi
Range
702 mi
Volvo S60 T3
768 mi
702 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
104.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
