The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13) vs. Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 36,800
		
					 
					€ 42,000
					
					 
					€ 36,800
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 42,000
				ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is  3.1 inches shorter,  1.9 inches narrower and  0.3 inches taller than the Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160.
				
				VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
					Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
				57.9
							
							71.7
							
							81.2
							
						57.6
							
							73.5
															
							81.9
							
						71.7 in
					Width
					73.5 in
				81.2 in
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					81.9 in
				57.9 in
					Height
					57.6 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 2.0 TDI BMT
					Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
				3629 lb
					Curb Weight
					3521 lb
				4850 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4678 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								108 lb
									2.98 %
								 
								General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
					Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
				B7
	
					Generation
					RFD
				Sedan
	
					Car Body Style
					Sedan
				Diesel
					Fuel Type
					Diesel
				
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
					Drivetrain
					Front-wheel drive
						
6-speed dual clutch transmission
					Transmission
					7-speed dual clutch transmission
				Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
					Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
				Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
				*CFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
					1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
						at 4200 rpm
					Power
					158 hp
						at 4000 rpm
					VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
						168 hp
						158 hp
						Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
					258 lb‑ft
						at 1750 rpm
					Max. Torque
					280 lb‑ft
						at 1750 rpm
					VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
						258 lb‑ft
						280 lb‑ft
						Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
					Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
					Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
				
							
							
							137 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							134 mph
						
					8.5 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					9.4 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
387 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
430 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
						21.6 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					22.28 lb/hp
						
				VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
						21.6 lb/hp
						22.28 lb/hp
						Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
					Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						42 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						52 mpg
						
					
				VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
						42 mpg
						52 mpg
						Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
					35 mpg
					city
					46 mpg
						
				47 mpg
					highway
					56 mpg
						
				18 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					12.4 gal
						754 mi
					Range
					649 mi
				VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
						754 mi
						649 mi
						Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
					Environmental Impact
	
				115.2 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).
92.5 kWh
						
				VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
						115.2 kWh
						92.5 kWh
						Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
						
				237 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					190 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
					Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
				4
					Doors
					4
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1221 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1157 lb
				16 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					17.2 cu ft
				










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