The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPFEDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 43,100

€ 43,200

€ 43,100
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 TCe 225 GPF is 3.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
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 TCe 225 GPF
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3444 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4550 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.3 %

General
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
VW Passat 3.6 V6
RFD
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TCe 225 GPF
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
222 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
222 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
VW Passat 3.6 V6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
15.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
15.51 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
33 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
42 mpg
highway
32 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
406 mi
Range
454 mi
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
406 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
176.2 kWh
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
136.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 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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