The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (12 - 13)
€ 28,700

€ 29,800

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is 5.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T3.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo S60 T3
58.1
72.1
82
58.4
73.4
82.6
72.1 in
Width
73.4 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.4 in
109.7
187.7
109.3
182.2
187.7 in
Length
182.2 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo S60 T3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
448 lb
12.72 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo S60 T3
B8
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo S60 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
148 hp
Volvo S60 T3
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T3
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo S60 T3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T3
▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
25 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
733 mi
Range
612 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
733 mi
612 mi
Volvo S60 T3
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo S60 T3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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