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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Volvo S60

2.4i T5 20V

260 hp2401 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2005-2009
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B6)

3.2 V6 FSI

250 hp3168 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS602.4i T5 20VVolkswagenPassat (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 20VVolkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSIPowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V5,500 rpm2,100 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI6,250 rpm3,000 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS602.4i T5 20VVolkswagenPassat (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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V6.9 s
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI6.9 s

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,576 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,765 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS602.4i T5 20VVolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
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
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,576 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,765 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 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

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