The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Volvo V60 T3 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 44,400

€ 31,900

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 5.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V60 T3.
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
Volvo V60 T3
3909 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
6.27 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Volvo V60 T3
B7
Generation
F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Volvo V60 T3
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
B4164T3
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
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
296 hp
148 hp
Volvo V60 T3
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V60 T3
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Volvo V60 T3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V60 T3
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13.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
13.21 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Volvo V60 T3
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
25 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo V60 T3
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
32 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
454 mi
Range
587 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
454 mi
587 mi
Volvo V60 T3
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Volvo V60 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Volvo V60 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft











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