Car comparison

Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 2.0 D4vsVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

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

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Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013

2.0 D4

190 hp2400 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2014-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,614 kg
    3,558 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,320 km
    820 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,671kg3,684lb
1,614kg3,558lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
87.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
68.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
31.8s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,250km777mi
Calculated
1,320km820mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,400cc146cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,635mm182in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,484mm58in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,776mm109in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,585mm62in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance
124mm5in
-
Trunk volume
380L
586L
Max trunk volume-
1,152L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
66L
CO2 emissions-
132g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 D4Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D44,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm5,200 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.8 s
28.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
1,671 kg
3,684 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
1,614 kg
3,558 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D48.8 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 D4: 1.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
1,250 km
777 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
1,320 km
820 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
8.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
230 km/h
143 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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

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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.8 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.5 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,671 kg
3,684 lb
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,250 km
777 mi
1,320 km
820 mi
CO2 score
-
132 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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
VehicleVolvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 D4Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 D4

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 57 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 km (43 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 206 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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