Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 30 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Volkswagen Passat 2014 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:
1.83 m
1.87 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.48 m
Volkswagen Passat is 14 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
586 litres
380 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1152 litres
1749 litres
Volkswagen Passat has 206 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S60 (by 597 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo S60.
Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better
