The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 42,000
€ 44,300
€ 42,000
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 Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Passat GTE.
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
VW Passat GTE
57.6
73.5
81.9
57.3
72.1
82
73.5 in
Width
72.1 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
110.6
190.9
109.9
187.7
190.9 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
VW Passat GTE
3521 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4678 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.27 %
General
Renault Talisman ENERGY 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 ENERGY dCi 160
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
158 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
VW Passat GTE
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
22.28 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
52 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
46 mpg
city
No data
56 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
649 mi
Range
1827 mi
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
649 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
32.2 kWh
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
92.5 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
17.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
