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

€ 33,400

€ 32,300
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 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
3691 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
7.34 %

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
B4204T37
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V60 T3
150 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V60 T3
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Performance
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat SportWagen 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
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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24.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.64 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T3
24.61 lb/hp
21.64 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
33 mpg
Volvo V60 T3
41 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
42 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
728 mi
Range
613 mi
Volvo V60 T3
728 mi
613 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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo V60 T3
109.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 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
1276 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











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