The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V60 D3 (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 31,900

€ 33,400

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Volvo V60 D3
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
9.05 %

General
Volvo V60 D3
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
F
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V60 D3
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T7
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V60 D3
134 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
Volvo V60 D3
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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28.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.64 lb/hp
Volvo V60 D3
28.05 lb/hp
21.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V60 D3
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V60 D3
52 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
45 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
42 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
925 mi
Range
613 mi
Volvo V60 D3
925 mi
613 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo V60 D3
92.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V60 D3
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1276 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











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