The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 36,500

€ 32,400

€ 36,500
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 T5 is 5.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Volvo S60 T5
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 T5
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
3600 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.11 %

General
Volvo S60 T5
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
F
Generation
B7
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 T5
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T7
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S60 T5
237 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S60 T5
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
Volvo S60 T5
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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15.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T5
15.19 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T5
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo S60 T5
29 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
38 mpg
highway
43 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
514 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo S60 T5
514 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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 T5
153.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T5
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft








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