The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V60 DRIVe (11 - 12) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 29,700

€ 28,500

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 DRIVe is 5.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Volvo V60 DRIVe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.4
73.4
82.6
59.4
71.7
81.2
73.4 in
Width
71.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
58.4 in
Height
59.4 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 DRIVe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3633 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.14 %

General
Volvo V60 DRIVe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 DRIVe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V60 DRIVe
113 hp
104 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V60 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo V60 DRIVe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
32.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.8 lb/hp
Volvo V60 DRIVe
32.15 lb/hp
32.8 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V60 DRIVe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo V60 DRIVe
52 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
45 mpg
city
45 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
925 mi
Range
1012 mi
Volvo V60 DRIVe
925 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo V60 DRIVe
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V60 DRIVe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











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