The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V60 T3 (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 29,300

€ 30,200

€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘ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 T3 is 5.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 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 T3
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
3609 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.05 %

General
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
F
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164T3
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V60 T3
148 hp
138 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V60 T3
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.09 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T3
24.39 lb/hp
25.09 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo V60 T3
39 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
694 mi
Range
946 mi
Volvo V60 T3
694 mi
946 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
94.6 kWh
Volvo V60 T3
113.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1343 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











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