The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF EDC (19 - 20) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 31,600

€ 32,000

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 TCe 160 GPF is 3.2 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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 TCe 160 GPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.14 %

General
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
RFD
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
158 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
20.59 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
42 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
51 mpg
49 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
566 mi
Range
894 mi
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
566 mi
894 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
84.3 kWh
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
106.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
17.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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