The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T4 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 33,300
€ 35,200
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo S60 T4 is 5.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
Volvo S60 T4
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
58.4
73.5
82.6
58.1
72.1
82
73.5 in
Width
72.1 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
58.4 in
Height
58.1 in
109.3
182.5
109.7
187.7
182.5 in
Length
187.7 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T4
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.43 %
General
Volvo S60 T4
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T4
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164T2
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo S60 T4
178 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo S60 T4
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo S60 T4
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T4
19.8 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T4
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo S60 T4
35 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
621 mi
Range
695 mi
Volvo S60 T4
621 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo S60 T4
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T4
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
950 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
