The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 350Z Coupé (06 - 07) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 37,900
€ 35,600
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 TSI.
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.05 %
General
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Z33
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Nissan VQ
Engine Series
VQ35DE
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
297 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5300 rpm
Nissan 350Z Coupé
297 hp
208 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
260 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Nissan 350Z Coupé
260 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Performance
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
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11.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.27 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Coupé
11.88 lb/hp
16.27 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Nissan 350Z Coupé
20 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
14 mpg
city
21 mpg
26 mpg
highway
39 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
425 mi
Range
557 mi
Nissan 350Z Coupé
425 mi
557 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
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).
147.7 kWh
Nissan 350Z Coupé
221.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
451 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
485 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
