The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V60 T3 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 31,900

€ 33,800

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1662 kg
Kerb Weight
1647 kg
2110 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2170 kg

Weight Difference:
15 kg
0.9 %

General
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
B4164T3
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
148 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V60 T3
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V60 T3
240 NM
220 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
11.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 kg/bhp
Volvo V60 T3
11.23 kg/bhp
11.13 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
6.9 kg✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo V60 T3
39 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
29 mpg
city
9.3 kg
49 mpg
motorway
5.6 kg
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
587 mi
Range
303 mi
Volvo V60 T3
587 mi
303 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
31.5 kWh
Volvo V60 T3
136.5 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
448 kg
Maximum Payload
523 kg
430 L
Boot Capacity
603 L











1241 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L