Volkswagen Passat engine produces 2 HP less power than Volvo S60, the torque is the same for both cars.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.4
5.8
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel.
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
