Volkswagen Passat Variant Volvo V60

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Volkswagen Passat Variant Volvo V60
Status (differs) Available Used market only (out of production)
Fuel (differs) Hybrid Diesel
Model years (differs) 2023-now 2010-2018
From (indicative) (differs) € 46,990
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 72/100 62/100
Efficiency (differs) 70/100 68/100
Practicality (differs) 84/100 70/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 52/100 28/100
Value retention n/a n/a
Specifications
Power (hp) (differs) 150 190
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 9.2 7.6
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 222 225
Length (mm) (differs) 4917 4635
Width (mm) (differs) 1849 1865
Height (mm) (differs) 1497 1484
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1573 1684
Boot (l) (differs) 690 430
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 5.9
Diesel consumption (l/100km) (differs) 4.5
Body style Estate Estate
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) 1800 1800

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

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  • Volkswagen Passat Variant · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (D-segment, previous Passat generations) + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world l/100km vs. WLTP (public forums, limited n for B9) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant · Practicality: Boot volume + towing weight + seats + editorial segment comparison · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant · Value retention: B9 too short on the market for reliable residual-value data points · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure hybrid 5.9 l/100km + exhaust emissions / LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Volvo V60 · Reliability: Aggregated owner reviews + known TSBs/recalls (historical) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo V60 · Efficiency: Owner-reported diesel consumption vs. manufacturer figure (historical, NEDC era, public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo V60 · Practicality: Boot 430 l + towing weight 1,800 kg vs. segment (manufacturer figure, historical) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo V60 · Value retention: Not applicable, model out of production since 2018, no current curve · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo V60 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure diesel + exhaust emissions + low-emission-zone impact (low-emission zones EU cities), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · B9 (2024)

Volkswagen Passat Variant

Ninth Passat generation, in this market only as the Variant (estate) on the MQB-evo platform. Entry is the 1.5 eTSI mild hybrid with 150 hp; 690 litre boot, braked towing weight 1,800 kg. WLTP consumption 5.9 l/100km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Indicative starting price; consult the official configurator for a current figure.

Profile · I (D4, 2010-2018)

Volvo V60

First-generation V60 (2010-2018), D4 diesel. Reference model for spec lookup and switching orientation. WLTP equivalent around 4.5 l/100km (NEDC era, indicative). Known age-related issues: DPF clogging with many short trips, EGR valve (aggregated owner reports, historical; not verified by us).

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