The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (20 - ..)
€ 32,400
€ 39,500
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘ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 is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
57.9
71.7
81.2
57.3
73.5
81.9
71.7 in
Width
73.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
57.9 in
Height
57.3 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
190.9
187.8 in
Length
190.9 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3721 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4885 lb
Weight Difference:
377 lb
10.13 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
B7
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
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
158 hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
49 mpg
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
673 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
673 mi
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
Environmental Impact
132.6 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
132.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
