Volkswagen Passat 2010 vs Volvo V60 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 28 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2010 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
| Volkswagen Passat is 15 cm longer than the Volvo V60, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 603 litres | 430 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 173 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo V60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V60 scores higher in safety tests. The Volvo V60 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 6800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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