Volvo S60
Car comparison
Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20VvsVolkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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3.2 V6 FSI
Comparison overview
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Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.9 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful260 hp194 kW
- Highest torque350 Nm258 lb-ft
- Lightest1,520 kg3,351 lb
- Best power-to-weight171 hp/t128 kW/t5.8 kg/hp
- Lowest highway consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
- Best overall score64/100
- Best performance score60/100
Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI
- Lowest city consumption13.9 L/100 km16.9 mpg US20.3 mpg UK
- Largest trunk541 L
- Best economy score81/100
- Best practicality score77/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolvoS602.4i T5 20V | VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 260hp194kW | 250hp186kW |
| Torque | 350Nm258lb-ft | 330Nm243lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,520kg3,351lb | 1,585kg3,494lb |
| Gross weight | 2,025kg4,464lb | 2,270kg5,004lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | 246 km/h 153 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 67.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 65.2s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.9s | 6.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 21.2s Calculated | 23.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.6s Calculated | 6.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | - | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK | 13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK | 7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.8s Calculated | 14.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb Calculated | 158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton Calculated | 208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 694km431mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,401cc147cu in | 3,168cc193cu in |
| Length | 4,576mm180in | 4,765mm188in |
| Width | 1,804mm71in | 1,820mm72in |
| Height | 1,428mm56in | 1,472mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,715mm107in | 2,709mm107in |
| Front track | 1,563mm62in | 1,552mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,560mm61in | 1,551mm61in |
| Ground clearance | - | 114mm4in |
| Trunk volume | 424L | 541L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,034L | 1,067L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 70L | 68L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolvoS602.4i T5 20V | 5,500 rpm | 2,100 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI | 6,250 rpm | 3,000 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolvoS602.4i T5 20V | VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.6 s | 6.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.9 s | 6.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 21.2 s | 23.0 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | 246 km/h 153 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.7 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.8 s | 6.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.9 s | 9.9 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.6 s | 12.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.8 s | 14.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 167 km/h 104 mph | 164 km/h 102 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolvoS602.4i T5 20V | 260 hp 194 kW |
| VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI | 250 hp 186 kW |
Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI.
The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI and Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V: 10 hp (7 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolvoS602.4i T5 20V | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI | 330 Nm 243 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolvoS602.4i T5 20V | 1,520 kg 3,351 lb |
| VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI | 1,585 kg 3,494 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolvoS602.4i T5 20V | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI | 246 km/h 153 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolvoS602.4i T5 20V | 6.9 s |
| VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI | 6.9 s |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolvoS602.4i T5 20V | 171 hp/t 128 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI | 158 hp/t 118 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolvoS602.4i T5 20V | 260 hp 194 kW | 6.9 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI | 250 hp 186 kW | 6.9 s | 246 km/h 153 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolvoS602.4i T5 20V | VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 260 hp 194 kW | 250 hp 186 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft | 330 Nm 243 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.9 s | 6.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | 246 km/h 153 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,520 kg 3,351 lb | 1,585 kg 3,494 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | - | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 694 km 431 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 424 L 15.0 cu ft | 541 L 19.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 171 hp/t 128 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp | 158 hp/t 118 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 17.15 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 27.60 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,573 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V
- Has 10 hp more
- Has 20 Nm more
- Is 65 kg lighter
- Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
- Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Smallest trunk
Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI
- Has 117 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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