The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 28,200
€ 27,500
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo S60 T3 is 5.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.4
73.5
82.6
57.6
71.7
81.2
73.5 in
Width
71.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
58.4 in
Height
57.6 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3468 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.33 %
General
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164T3
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
148 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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23.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.43 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
43 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
768 mi
Range
1061 mi
Volvo S60 T3
768 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
104.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
