The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
€ 35,400

€ 46,400

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT.
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
57.6
73.5
81.9
58.1
72.1
82
73.5 in
Width
72.1 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.6 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
190.9
109.7
187.7
190.9 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
3653 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4863 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.55 %

General
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
RFD
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
158 hp
276 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
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23.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.9 lb/hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
23.12 lb/hp
12.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
49 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
673 mi
Range
578 mi
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
673 mi
578 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
134.5 kWh
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
98.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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