Car comparison

Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 2.0 T3vsVolkswagen 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 T3

152 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-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

  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,501 kg
    3,309 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    100 hp/t
    75 kW/t
    10.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,467 km
    911 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T3VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
152hp113kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,534kg3,382lb
1,501kg3,309lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
76.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
37.7s
Calculated
38.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
100hp/t75kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,205km749mi
Calculated
1,467km911mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu 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
136mm5in
-
Trunk volume
380L
586L
Max trunk volume
1,749L
1,152L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
66L
CO2 emissions
131g/km
119g/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 T3Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T3: 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 T35,000 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,250 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 T3VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.7 s
38.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T3
152 hp
113 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T3 has 2 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T3: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T3
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T3
1,534 kg
3,382 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
1,501 kg
3,309 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 T3
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
218 km/h
135 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 T38.6 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T3 and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI: 0.1 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 T3
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T3: 1.1 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T3
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T3
1,205 km
749 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
1,467 km
911 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T3
152 hp
113 kW
8.6 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
218 km/h
135 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 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 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 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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 T3
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.6 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.7 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 T3
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T3VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
152 hp
113 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,534 kg
3,382 lb
1,501 kg
3,309 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
1,205 km
749 mi
1,467 km
911 mi
CO2 score
131 g/km
119 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T3Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T3

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 33 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 261 km (162 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 206 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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