The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF EDC (19 - 20) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 31,600

€ 44,300

€ 31,600
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 TCe 160 GPF 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 TCe 160 GPF
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 TCe 160 GPF
VW Passat GTE
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
542 lb
14.28 %

General
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
VW Passat GTE
RFD
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TCe 160 GPF
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
158 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
148 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
VW Passat GTE
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat GTE
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20.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
20.59 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
42 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
34 mpg
city
No data
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
566 mi
Range
1827 mi
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
566 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
106.1 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
17.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data