The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
€ 30,700
€ 30,400
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo S60 T3 is 5.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3556 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.05 %
General
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
150 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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23.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.71 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
42 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
59 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
754 mi
Range
925 mi
Volvo S60 T3
754 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
106.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
