The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 350Z Coupé (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI (08 - 11)
€ 38,200
€ 30,600
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 19.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI.
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
52.2
71.5
79.3
55.8
73
82.3
71.5 in
Width
73 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
52.2 in
Height
55.8 in
104.3
169.9
106.7
188.9
169.9 in
Length
188.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
3369 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.51 %
General
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Z33
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Nissan VQ
Engine Series
VQ35HR
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
309 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan 350Z Coupé
309 hp
158 hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
264 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan 350Z Coupé
264 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Coupé
10.9 lb/hp
21 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Nissan 350Z Coupé
20 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
14 mpg
city
23 mpg
27 mpg
highway
39 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
425 mi
Range
572 mi
Nissan 350Z Coupé
425 mi
572 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 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).
144 kWh
Nissan 350Z Coupé
221.6 kWh
144 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
451 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
644 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
