The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V60 B3 Geartronic (20 - ..) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 37,900
€ 36,200
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘ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 V60 B3 is 0.6 cm shorter, 1.8 cm wider and 8.9 cm lower than the VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT.
Volvo V60 B3
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
1427
1850
2040
1516
1832
2083
1850 mm
Width
1832 mm
2040 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1427 mm
Height
1516 mm
2872
4761
2786
4767
4761 mm
Length
4767 mm
2872 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V60 B3
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
1761 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2240 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg
Weight Difference:
256 kg
14.54 %
General
Volvo V60 B3
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
Z
Generation
B8
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V60 B3
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
161 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V60 B3
161 bhp
178 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
265 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V60 B3
265 NM
250 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V60 B3
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V60 B3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
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10.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.46 kg/bhp
Volvo V60 B3
10.94 kg/bhp
8.46 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V60 B3
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V60 B3
45 mpg
47 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
39 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
592 mi
Range
684 mi
Volvo V60 B3
592 mi
684 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo V60 B3
119.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
146 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V60 B3
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
479 kg
Maximum Payload
585 kg
529 L
Boot Capacity
650 L











1441 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L
















