The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 29,800

€ 25,400

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 6.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.4 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
188.8
182.2 in
Length
188.8 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
348 lb
9.88 %

General
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.4 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164T3
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
148 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.46 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.8 lb/hp
26.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
35 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
612 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo S60 T3
612 mi
690 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
128.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft








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