The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Volvo V60 T3 (13 - 15)
€ 31,100

€ 29,800

€ 31,100
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 considerably. The VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI is 5.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V60 T3.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Volvo V60 T3
59.7
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
59.7 in
Height
58.4 in
106.8
187.8
109.3
182.5
187.8 in
Length
182.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Volvo V60 T3
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3624 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
6.93 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Volvo V60 T3
B7
Generation
F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Volvo V60 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Volvo V60 T3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V60 T3
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Volvo V60 T3
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V60 T3
▶ REPLAY
21.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
21.35 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Volvo V60 T3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo V60 T3
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
630 mi
Range
728 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
630 mi
728 mi
Volvo V60 T3
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Volvo V60 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Volvo V60 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1005 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft











49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.1 cu ft