The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V60 D3 (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 31,900

€ 27,200

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V60 D3 is 5.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo V60 D3
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
58.4
73.4
82.6
59.7
71.7
81.2
73.4 in
Width
71.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
58.4 in
Height
59.7 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 V60 D3
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3402 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
357 lb
9.5 %

General
Volvo V60 D3
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
F
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V60 D3
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T7
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V60 D3
134 hp
104 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V60 D3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V60 D3
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V60 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.71 lb/hp
Volvo V60 D3
28.05 lb/hp
32.71 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V60 D3
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V60 D3
52 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
59 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
925 mi
Range
989 mi
Volvo V60 D3
925 mi
989 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V60 D3
92.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V60 D3
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1272 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











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