The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 29,800
€ 32,400
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 14.1 cm shorter, 4.5 cm wider and 1.4 cm taller than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1484
1865
2097
1470
1820
2062
1865 mm
Width
1820 mm
2097 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1484 mm
Height
1470 mm
2776
4628
2712
4769
4628 mm
Length
4769 mm
2776 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1598 kg
Kerb Weight
1517 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg
Weight Difference:
81 kg
5.07 %
General
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
F
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4164T3
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
148 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
148 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
240 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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10.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 kg/bhp
Volvo S60 T3
10.8 kg/bhp
9.6 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
42 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
612 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo S60 T3
612 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 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).
132.6 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
128.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
432 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
