The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V60 T3 (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 32,300

€ 31,100

€ 32,300
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 13.6 cm shorter, 4.5 cm wider and 3.2 cm lower than the VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI.
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
1484
1865
2097
1516
1820
2062
1865 mm
Width
1820 mm
2097 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1484 mm
Height
1516 mm
2776
4635
2712
4771
4635 mm
Length
4771 mm
2776 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
1674 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
2130 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg

Weight Difference:
144 kg
8.6 %

General
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
F
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
150 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V60 T3
150 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
250 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V60 T3
250 NM
250 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Performance
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
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11.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.68 kg/bhp
Volvo V60 T3
11.16 kg/bhp
9.68 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V60 T3
49 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
38 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
728 mi
Range
630 mi
Volvo V60 T3
728 mi
630 mi
VW Passat Variant 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 Variant 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
456 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
430 L
Boot Capacity
603 L











1241 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L