The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat SportWagen GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 42,800

€ 45,300

€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 V60 Cross Country T5 is 5.1 inches shorter, 2.6 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen GTE.
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
60.8
74.8
82.6
58.1
72.1
82
74.8 in
Width
72.1 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
60.8 in
Height
58.1 in
109.2
182.6
109.9
187.7
182.6 in
Length
187.7 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
F
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
242 hp
215 hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Performance
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen GTE
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15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.79 lb/hp
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
15.81 lb/hp
17.79 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
36 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
27 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
640 mi
Range
1827 mi
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
640 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Environmental Impact
125 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).
32.2 kWh
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
125 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft










35.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.7 cu ft