Volvo S60 2018 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo S60) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Passat) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 254 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S60 engine produces 14 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 150 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S60 and Volkswagen Passat are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 586 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 144 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo S60 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 28 400 | 15 000 | |
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