The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Volvo S60 DRIVe (11 - 12)
€ 43,200
€ 28,300
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 DRIVe.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Volvo S60 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3503 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
7.72 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Volvo S60 DRIVe
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Volvo S60 DRIVe
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
113 hp
Volvo S60 DRIVe
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Volvo S60 DRIVe
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 DRIVe
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
31 lb/hp
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S60 DRIVe
19 mpg
city
46 mpg
32 mpg
highway
60 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
454 mi
Range
968 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
968 mi
Volvo S60 DRIVe
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Volvo S60 DRIVe
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
972 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
