The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 43,200
€ 42,000
€ 43,200
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 3.6 V6 is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3521 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4678 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.27 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
B7
Generation
RFD
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 3.6 V6
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BWS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
158 hp
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
52 mpg
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
19 mpg
city
46 mpg
32 mpg
highway
56 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
454 mi
Range
649 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
649 mi
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
Environmental Impact
176.2 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 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
