Volvo V60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V60 engine produces 147 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.1
6.3
Real fuel consumption:
12.5 l/100km
8.5 l/100km
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V60 consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V60 consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.63 m
4.77 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.50 m
Volvo V60 is 14 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V60 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
430 litres
651 litres
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Volvo V60 has 221 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably significantly better
