The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 350Z Coupé (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI (09 - 10)
€ 38,200
€ 32,400
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3369 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.38 %
General
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Z33
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Nissan VQ
Engine Series
VQ35HR
Engine Code
*CBA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
309 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Nissan 350Z Coupé
309 hp
141 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
264 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan 350Z Coupé
264 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Coupé
10.9 lb/hp
24.47 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Nissan 350Z Coupé
20 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
14 mpg
city
34 mpg
27 mpg
highway
53 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
425 mi
Range
821 mi
Nissan 350Z Coupé
425 mi
821 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Nissan 350Z Coupé
221.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
451 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 350Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
644 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
