The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 370Z Coupé Automatic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (09 - 11)
€ 43,400
€ 41,200
€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan 370Z Coupé is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 21.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 4.2 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 3.6 V6.
Nissan 370Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
51.6
72.6
80.5
55.8
73
82.3
72.6 in
Width
73 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
51.6 in
Height
55.8 in
100.4
167.3
106.7
188.9
167.3 in
Length
188.9 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan 370Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3752 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
6.98 %
General
Nissan 370Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Z34
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan 370Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Nissan VQ
Engine Series
VQ37VHR
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.7 L / 181 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
324 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Nissan 370Z Coupé
324 hp
296 hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
268 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Nissan 370Z Coupé
268 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Performance
Nissan 370Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 370Z Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
10.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 lb/hp
Nissan 370Z Coupé
10.77 lb/hp
12.68 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 370Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Nissan 370Z Coupé
22 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
15 mpg
city
18 mpg
30 mpg
highway
32 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
426 mi
Range
458 mi
Nissan 370Z Coupé
426 mi
458 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
179.9 kWh
Nissan 370Z Coupé
198.9 kWh
179.9 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 370Z Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
3
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
478 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
