The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (20 - ..) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

€ 39,500
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (20 - ..) Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
€ 44,300
 VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat GTE
€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 is 3.2 inches longer and 1.4 inches wider.
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
VW Passat GTE
57.3
Blueprint Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (20 - ..)
73.5
81.9
57.3
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
73.5 in
Width
72.1 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.3 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (20 - ..)
110.6
190.9
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
109.9
187.7
190.9 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
VW Passat GTE
3721 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
1.98 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

General

Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
VW Passat GTE
RFD
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
158 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
VW Passat GTE
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
23.55 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
49 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
41 mpg
city
No data
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
673 mi
Range
1827 mi
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
673 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
98.8 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data