Volvo S60 2018 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volvo S60 engine produces 127 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 66 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo S90 | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2014 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: | 4.76 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: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 30 800 | 16 000 | |
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