2020 Volvo S60 vs. 2019 Volkswagen Passat

Offering a smooth ride in its comfortable cabin, the 2020 Volvo S60 deserves to be placed alongside the top-ranking luxury small cars that are out in the market today. The inclusion of a 12.3-inch touchscreen in its infotainment system is one thing that car buyers can look forward to.

In the case of the 2019 Volkswagen Passat, you will see that the setup is simpler than usual, with a trim lineup that is more modest when compared to its other rides.

Design & Style

Looking predominantly handsome like its previous brothers, the 2020 Volvo S60 knows how to present itself in terms of exterior styling. Interior design-wise, you will find comfortable seats to hold five people. This comes with side bolstering as well. You can also use power adjustments to easily find the position that will be most relaxing for you during the ride. The cabin is a mess- and clutter-free as well, and is defined by clean lines and the choice of premium quality materials for its construction.

As for the Volkswagen Passat, you will also find an interior that seats up to five adults comfortably in its spacious seats. Despite that effort to impress, you will notice that hard plastics destroy the overall look and feel of the cabin. Its cabin is well-designed, but it lacks the flair that the Fusion offers in terms of overall styling.

Technology & Safety

Carrying a 12.3-inch touchscreen as a standard, there is much to expect in the Volvo in terms of technology and safety. True enough, the S60 knows how to impress along this line, with support for smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as the inclusion of two USB ports, a satellite radio, and dual-zone automatic climate control. Safety features include automatic high-beam headlights and a rearview camera as standard. Advanced driver aids, on the other hand, lists lane keep assist, lane departure warning, oncoming collision mitigation, traffic sign recognition, forward automatic emergency braking, road departure mitigation, forward collision warning, and pedestrian detection.

The 2019 Volkswagen Passat, on the other hand, is equipped with a total of three USB ports, two of which are included so that you can charge your gadgets while you are on the go. It carries the MIB II infotainment system that can support Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. For safety, it is equipped with automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. These ones do not impress though as they are given low safety scores.

Performance

The 2019 Volkswagen Passat registers only up to 174 horsepower for its four-cylinder, 2.0-liter engine. This is defeated by the three engine variations carried by the S60. One of them is the T5 which yields up to 250 horsepower. The other variant is the T6 which is capable of producing up to 316 horsepower. The last one is the T8 which is paired with an electric motor for a result of up to 400 horsepower.

The Bottom Line

Designed to defeat even the most established brands out there, the 2020 Volvo S60 is truly one ride to watch out for, and consider buying. Its reliable technologies, plus its spectacular engine performance are yet some of the things that describe how it wins over the BMW 2-Series.

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