The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (11 - 13)
€ 43,200
€ 37,100
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘ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 VW Passat 3.6 V6 is 5.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D5.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Volvo S60 D5
57.9
71.7
81.2
58.4
73.4
82.6
71.7 in
Width
73.4 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.4 in
106.8
187.8
109.3
182.2
187.8 in
Length
182.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Volvo S60 D5
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3710 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.27 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Volvo S60 D5
B7
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Volvo S60 D5
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BWS*
Engine Code
D5244T15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
212 hp
Volvo S60 D5
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D5
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Volvo S60 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D5
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.5 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
17.5 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Volvo S60 D5
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo S60 D5
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
32 mpg
highway
51 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
454 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
706 mi
Volvo S60 D5
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo S60 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Volvo S60 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
