The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V60 T4 (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)

€ 32,200
Volvo V60 T4 (10 - 13) Volvo V60 T4
€ 44,400
 VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

ⓘ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 T4 is 5.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6.
Volvo V60 T4
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
58.4
Blueprint Volvo V60 T4 (10 - 13)
73.4
82.6
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint Volvo V60 T4 (10 - 13)
109.3
182.2
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
182.2 in
Length
187.8 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V60 T4
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
3609 lb
Curb Weight
3909 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
Volvo V60 T4 (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
7.67 %
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)

General

Volvo V60 T4
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
F
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V60 T4
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
B4164T2
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Volvo V60 T4
178 hp
296 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo V60 T4
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6

Performance

Volvo V60 T4
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V60 T4

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6

▶ REPLAY
20.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T4
20.28 lb/hp
13.21 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V60 T4
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo V60 T4
36 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
454 mi
Volvo V60 T4
631 mi
454 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
125 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).
176.2 kWh
Volvo V60 T4
125 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V60 T4
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
35.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft