The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 29,800
€ 32,600
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 5.6 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
73.4
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
187.8
182.2 in
Length
187.8 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.2 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164T3
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
148 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.8 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
35 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
612 mi
Range
836 mi
Volvo S60 T3
612 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
107 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
128.7 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
