The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V60 T3 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 31,900
€ 28,500
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.4
73.4
82.6
59.4
71.7
81.2
73.4 in
Width
71.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
58.4 in
Height
59.4 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.93 %
General
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164T3
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V60 T3
148 hp
104 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.8 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T3
24.76 lb/hp
32.8 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo V60 T3
33 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
24 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
62 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
587 mi
Range
1012 mi
Volvo V60 T3
587 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo V60 T3
136.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V60 T3
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
988 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
35.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
