The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 350Z Coupé (03 - 05) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 11)
€ 34,900
€ 37,800
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan 350Z Coupé is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 19.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 4 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT.
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
51.8
71.5
79.3
55.8
73
82.3
71.5 in
Width
73 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
51.8 in
Height
55.8 in
104.3
169.7
106.7
188.9
169.7 in
Length
188.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3662 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.66 %
General
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Z33
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Nissan VQ
Engine Series
VQ35DE
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Nissan 350Z Coupé
276 hp
168 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
268 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan 350Z Coupé
268 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Coupé
12.78 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Nissan 350Z Coupé
21 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
15 mpg
city
34 mpg
27 mpg
highway
45 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
436 mi
Range
737 mi
Nissan 350Z Coupé
436 mi
737 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
216 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.3 kWh
Nissan 350Z Coupé
216 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 3 und D4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
485 lb
Maximum Payload
946 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
