The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (18 - 20)
€ 32,000
		
					 
					€ 35,400
					
					 
					€ 32,000
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 35,400
				ⓘ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 VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT is  3.2 inches shorter,  1.4 inches narrower and  0.5 inches taller than the Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160.
				
				VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
					Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
				58.1
							
							72.1
							
							82
							
						57.6
							
							73.5
															
							81.9
							
						72.1 in
					Width
					73.5 in
				82 in
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					81.9 in
				58.1 in
					Height
					57.6 in
				109.7
							
							187.7
							
						110.6
							
							190.9
							
						187.7 in
					Length
					190.9 in
				109.7 in
					Wheelbase
					110.6 in
				Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
					Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
				3217 lb
					Curb Weight
					3653 lb
				4409 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4863 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								437 lb
									11.96 %
								 
								General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
					Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
				B8
	
					Generation
					RFD
				Sedan
	
					Car Body Style
					Sedan
				Diesel
					Fuel Type
					Diesel
				
Front-wheel drive
					Drivetrain
					Front-wheel drive
						
7-speed dual clutch transmission
					Transmission
					7-speed dual clutch transmission
				Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
					Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
				Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
				*DCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
					2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
						at 3600 rpm
					Power
					158 hp
						at 3750 rpm
					VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
						118 hp
						158 hp
						Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
					184 lb‑ft
						at 1750 rpm
					Max. Torque
					266 lb‑ft
						at 1500 rpm
					VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
						184 lb‑ft
						266 lb‑ft
						Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
					Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
					Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
				
							
							
							128 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							134 mph
						
					10.8 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					9.9 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
492 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
453 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
						27.26 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					23.12 lb/hp
						
				VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
						27.26 lb/hp
						23.12 lb/hp
						Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
					Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						57 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						49 mpg
						
					
				VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
						57 mpg
						49 mpg
						Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
					51 mpg
					city
					43 mpg
						
				62 mpg
					highway
					53 mpg
						
				15.6 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					13.7 gal
						894 mi
					Range
					673 mi
				VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
						894 mi
						673 mi
						Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
					Environmental Impact
	
				84.3 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).
98.8 kWh
						
				VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
						84.3 kWh
						98.8 kWh
						Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
					Emission Standard
					Euro 6d-TEMP
						
				167 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					238 g/mi (WLTP)
						
				Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
					Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
				4
					Doors
					4
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1193 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1210 lb
				16.6 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					17 cu ft
				











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