The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V60 T3 (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 29,800
€ 31,100
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI.
Volvo V60 T3
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
182.5
106.8
187.8
182.5 in
Length
187.8 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
3624 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
6.93 %
General
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
F
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164T3
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V60 T3
148 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V60 T3
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Performance
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T3
24.49 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V60 T3
41 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
728 mi
Range
630 mi
Volvo V60 T3
728 mi
630 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo V60 T3
109.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1005 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
35.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
