The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 350Z Coupé (06 - 07) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (09 - 10)
€ 37,900
€ 37,100
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘ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.
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3587 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.67 %
General
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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
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
297 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Nissan 350Z Coupé
297 hp
168 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
260 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan 350Z Coupé
260 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Performance
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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11.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Coupé
11.88 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Nissan 350Z Coupé
20 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
14 mpg
city
29 mpg
26 mpg
highway
43 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
425 mi
Range
680 mi
Nissan 350Z Coupé
425 mi
680 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
131.6 kWh
Nissan 350Z Coupé
221.6 kWh
131.6 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
451 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
485 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
