The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 35,400
€ 32,400
€ 35,400
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 is 3.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
57.6
73.5
81.9
57.9
71.7
81.2
73.5 in
Width
71.7 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
190.9
106.8
187.8
190.9 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
3653 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4863 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.46 %
General
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
RFD
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
158 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
23.12 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
49 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
43 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
673 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
673 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
132.6 kWh
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
98.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
