The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 31,900

€ 43,200

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 ENERGY dCi 130 is 3.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 ENERGY dCi 130
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3430 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4588 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
366 lb
9.64 %

General
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
VW Passat 3.6 V6
RFD
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
VW Passat 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
128 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
VW Passat 3.6 V6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 3.6 V6
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26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
26.8 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
56 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
49 mpg
city
19 mpg
60 mpg
highway
32 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
769 mi
Range
454 mi
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
769 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
176.2 kWh
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
86.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
17.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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