The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 60,000

€ 43,700

€ 60,000
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 slightly. The Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
VW Passat GTE
56.6
72.8
80.3
58.4
72.1
82
72.8 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.6 in
Height
58.4 in
113.1
187.4
109.7
191.9
187.4 in
Length
191.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
VW Passat GTE
4478 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
664 lb
14.83 %

General
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
VW Passat GTE
Z
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
VW Passat GTE
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T48
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
399 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
399 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
494 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
494 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
VW Passat GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat GTE
▶ REPLAY
11.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
11.22 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
131 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
131 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
2071 mi
Range
2219 mi
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
2071 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
34.1 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
58 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data