Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat and Volvo S60 have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Passat torque is 5 NM more than Volvo S60. Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.6
6.5
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1100 km in combined cycle
1070 km in combined cycle
1400 km on highway
1370 km on highway
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S60 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
8 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Skoda Superb
Used also on Volvo S80
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect.
Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably better
