The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 29,800
Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (12 - 13) Volvo S60 T3
€ 34,800
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (12 - 13)
73.4
82.6
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (12 - 13)
109.3
182.2
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
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 TDI BMT
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3508 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.43 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T3
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
148 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T3

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.88 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.8 lb/hp
20.88 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
612 mi
Range
821 mi
Volvo S60 T3
612 mi
821 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
128.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data