The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (18 - 20)
€ 35,200
€ 35,400
€ 35,200
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 1.8 TSI BMT is 3.2 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI BMT
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3653 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4863 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
10.68 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
B8
Generation
RFD
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
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
158 hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
144 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.12 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
23.12 lb/hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
49 mpg
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
33 mpg
city
43 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
695 mi
Range
673 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
673 mi
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
