The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..)
€ 43,200

€ 45,600

€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600
ⓘ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 VW Passat 3.6 V6 is 0.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo S60 B5.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Volvo S60 B5
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.6
72.8
80.3
71.7 in
Width
72.8 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.9 in
Height
56.6 in
106.8
187.8
113.1
187.4
187.8 in
Length
187.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Volvo S60 B5
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3871 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
1.94 %

General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Volvo S60 B5
B7
Generation
Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Volvo S60 B5
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5400 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
247 hp
Volvo S60 B5
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 B5
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Volvo S60 B5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 B5
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
15.67 lb/hp
Volvo S60 B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Volvo S60 B5
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo S60 B5
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
32 mpg
highway
45 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
454 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
592 mi
Volvo S60 B5
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Volvo S60 B5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Volvo S60 B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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