The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160 (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09)
€ 31,700
€ 40,800
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot RCZ HDi 160 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 20.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 3.6 V6.
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
53.6
72.6
83
55.8
73
82.3
72.6 in
Width
73 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
53.6 in
Height
55.8 in
102.8
168.8
106.7
188.9
168.8 in
Length
188.9 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
3276 lb
Curb Weight
3763 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
487 lb
12.94 %
General
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
4J
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
161 hp
296 hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Performance
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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20.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.71 lb/hp
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
20.35 lb/hp
12.71 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
47 mpg
23 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
36 mpg
city
16 mpg
56 mpg
highway
32 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
684 mi
Range
431 mi
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
684 mi
431 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
191.4 kWh
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
102.8 kWh
191.4 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
747 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
