2008 Volvo S60 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Volvo S60 and 2008 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 70 kg more than 2008 Volvo S60.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S60. (330 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S60.
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2008 Volvo S60 | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Volvo | Volkswagen |
Model | S60 | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2319 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 248 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.3 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |