The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 60,000

€ 27,500

€ 60,000
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 a little. The Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance is 0.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.6
72.8
80.3
57.6
71.7
81.2
72.8 in
Width
71.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.6 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
187.4
106.8
187.8
187.4 in
Length
187.8 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4478 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
1160 lb
25.91 %

General
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Z
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T48
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
399 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
399 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
494 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
494 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
11.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
11.22 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
131 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
131 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
2071 mi
Range
1061 mi
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
2071 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
34.1 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 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
34.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
58 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data