The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V60 T5 Powershift (13 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
€ 40,100

€ 38,500

€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 T5 is 5.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V60 T5
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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 T5
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
3746 lb
Curb Weight
3686 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.6 %

General
Volvo V60 T5
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
F
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V60 T5
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T7
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V60 T5
237 hp
175 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V60 T5
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V60 T5
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V60 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T5
15.81 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V60 T5
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V60 T5
29 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
37 mpg
highway
47 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
515 mi
Range
741 mi
Volvo V60 T5
515 mi
741 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo V60 T5
155.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V60 T5
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
972 lb
Maximum Payload
1340 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











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