The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T6 AWD Geartronic (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 45,400
€ 27,500
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 T6 is 5.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Volvo S60 T6
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.4
73.4
82.6
57.6
71.7
81.2
73.4 in
Width
71.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
58.4 in
Height
57.6 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 T6
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3909 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
591 lb
15.12 %
General
Volvo S60 T6
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
F
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T6
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B6304T4
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
300 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S60 T6
300 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
325 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S60 T6
325 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo S60 T6
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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13.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T6
13.03 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T6
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo S60 T6
24 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
16 mpg
city
45 mpg
32 mpg
highway
65 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
421 mi
Range
1061 mi
Volvo S60 T6
421 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo S60 T6
187.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T6
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
