Volvo S60 2004 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 150 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.5 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 540 km with real consumption | 700 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volvo S60 has 4x4: It has Haldex (Generation II up to 2006 and Generation III from 2007) type automatic all wheel drive. In normal driving conditions torque distribution is 90% to front wheels and 10% to rear. If wheel spin is detected system locks multi-plate and torque is distributed between the axles evenly (50% to 50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo V70 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Passat engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.52 m | |
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Volvo S60 is smaller. Volvo S60 is 19 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S60 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 603 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1034 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 179 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 1.6 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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