The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 29,800
€ 43,700
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo S60 T3 is 9.6 inches shorter and 1.3 inches wider.
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat GTE
58.4
73.4
82.6
58.4
72.1
82
73.4 in
Width
72.1 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
58.4 in
Height
58.4 in
109.3
182.2
109.7
191.9
182.2 in
Length
191.9 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat GTE
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
7.63 %
General
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat GTE
F
Generation
B8
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164T3
Engine Code
*DGE*
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
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
148 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat GTE
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.8 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
35 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
25 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
612 mi
Range
2219 mi
Volvo S60 T3
612 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
128.7 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
