The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (09 - 11) vs. Nissan 350Z Coupé (07 - 09)
€ 41,200
€ 38,200
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 19.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 3.6 inches taller than the Nissan 350Z Coupé.
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Nissan 350Z Coupé
55.8
73
82.3
52.2
71.5
79.3
73 in
Width
71.5 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.8 in
Height
52.2 in
106.7
188.9
104.3
169.9
188.9 in
Length
169.9 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Nissan 350Z Coupé
3752 lb
Curb Weight
3369 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
384 lb
10.23 %
General
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Nissan 350Z Coupé
3C/35
Generation
Z33
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Nissan 350Z Coupé
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Nissan VQ
*BWS*
Engine Code
VQ35HR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 6800 rpm
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
296 hp
309 hp
Nissan 350Z Coupé
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
264 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
264 lb‑ft
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Performance
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Nissan 350Z Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Coupé
▶ REPLAY
12.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
12.68 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
25 mpg
20 mpg
Nissan 350Z Coupé
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
32 mpg
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
458 mi
Range
425 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
458 mi
425 mi
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
221.6 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
179.9 kWh
221.6 kWh
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
451 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Nissan 350Z Coupé
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
2
944 lb
Maximum Payload
644 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
