The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Volvo V60 D5 (11 - 13)
€ 44,400

€ 36,600

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 is 5.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V60 D5.
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Volvo V60 D5
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
182.2
187.8 in
Length
182.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Volvo V60 D5
3909 lb
Curb Weight
3801 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
2.76 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Volvo V60 D5
B7
Generation
F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 SportWagen 3.6 V6
Volvo V60 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 SportWagen 3.6 V6
296 hp
212 hp
Volvo V60 D5
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo V60 D5
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Volvo V60 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V60 D5
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13.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.93 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
13.21 lb/hp
17.93 lb/hp
Volvo V60 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Volvo V60 D5
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
25 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V60 D5
19 mpg
city
42 mpg
32 mpg
highway
59 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
454 mi
Range
905 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
454 mi
905 mi
Volvo V60 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V60 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Volvo V60 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1005 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft











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