Volkswagen Passat 2010 vs Volvo V60 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 10 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1590 km in combined cycle | 1480 km in combined cycle | |
| 1750 km on highway | 1630 km on highway | ||
| 1220 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volvo V60 2011 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ... More about Volvo V60 2011 1.6 engine | |||
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`120 | 2`110 | |
| 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 | high | |
| Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 75 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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