Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 65 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 68 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.1
9.2
Real fuel consumption:
8.8 l/100km
10.1 l/100km
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 S60, 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 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
680 km in combined cycle
760 km in combined cycle
870 km on highway
980 km on highway
700 km with real consumption
690 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.70 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.43 m
Volkswagen Passat is 12 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
400 litres
424 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
1034 litres
Volvo S60 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Passat has 24 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S60. This could mean that the Volkswagen Passat uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11 meters
Gross weight (kg):
2`000
2`010
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better
