Volvo V60 2010 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V60 engine produces 28 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V60 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V60 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V60 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2010 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.52 m | |
| Volvo V60 is 15 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V60 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 603 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Volvo V60 has 173 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V60 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V60 scores higher in safety tests, but Volkswagen Passat is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V60 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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