Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 17 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
9.7
Real fuel consumption:
11.8 l/100km
9.3 l/100km
The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
560 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
770 km on highway
930 km on highway
520 km with real consumption
750 km with real consumption
Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Dimensions
Length:
4.70 m
4.60 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.43 m
Volkswagen Passat is 10 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
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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
12 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 1 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Volkswagen Passat can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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
