Volkswagen Passat 2014 vs Volvo S60 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Passat) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo S60) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 14 HP less power than Volvo S60, but torque is 150 NM more than Volvo S60. Despite less power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat and Volvo S60 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 586 litres | 442 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 144 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo S60 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 27 400 | |
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