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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDIvsVolvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 2.0 T5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSedan2014-2018
VS

Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013

2.0 T5

245 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,245 km
    774 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDIVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
Power
240hp179kW
245hp183kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,721kg3,794lb
1,589kg3,503lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
60.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
20.3s
Calculated
21.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,245km774mi
Calculated
1,144km711mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,635mm182in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,484mm58in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,776mm109in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,585mm62in
Ground clearance-
136mm5in
Trunk volume
586L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
68L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDIVolvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T5PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T55,500 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDIVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.3 s
21.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
245 hp
183 kW

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T5 has 5 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T5: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,721 kg
3,794 lb
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
1,589 kg
3,503 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI6.1 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T56.3 s

Although Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T5 has more power, Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T5: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T5: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,245 km
774 mi
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
1,144 km
711 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
245 hp
183 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
6.1 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDIVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,721 kg
3,794 lb
1,589 kg
3,503 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Range score
1,245 km
774 mi
1,144 km
711 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
-
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDIVolvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T5
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 101 km (63 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 206 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T5

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 132 kg lighter
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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