The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine AWD Geartronic (18 - 20) vs. VW Passat SportWagen GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 60,400
€ 45,300
€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen GTE.
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
56.2
72.8
80.3
58.1
72.1
82
72.8 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.2 in
Height
58.1 in
113.1
187.4
109.9
187.7
187.4 in
Length
187.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
4614 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
789 lb
17.1 %
General
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Z
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T34
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
387 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
387 hp
215 hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
472 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
472 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Performance
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
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11.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.79 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
11.92 lb/hp
17.79 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Fuel Economy
124 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
124 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1962 mi
Range
1827 mi
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
1962 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Environmental Impact
36 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).
32.2 kWh
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
36 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
82 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft










40.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.7 cu ft











