The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (09 - 11) vs. Nissan 370Z Coupé (13 - 19)
€ 41,200
€ 33,600
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 21.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 4.2 inches taller than the Nissan 370Z Coupé.
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Nissan 370Z Coupé
55.8
73
82.3
51.6
72.6
80.5
73 in
Width
72.6 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.8 in
Height
51.6 in
106.7
188.9
100.4
167.3
188.9 in
Length
167.3 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Nissan 370Z Coupé
3752 lb
Curb Weight
3298 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
12.1 %
General
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Nissan 370Z Coupé
3C/35
Generation
Z34
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 370Z Coupé
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Nissan VQ
*BWS*
Engine Code
VQ37VHR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3.7 L / 181 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
324 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
296 hp
324 hp
Nissan 370Z Coupé
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
268 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
268 lb‑ft
Nissan 370Z Coupé
Performance
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Nissan 370Z Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 370Z Coupé
▶ REPLAY
12.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.18 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
12.68 lb/hp
10.18 lb/hp
Nissan 370Z Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Nissan 370Z Coupé
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
25 mpg
22 mpg
Nissan 370Z Coupé
18 mpg
city
15 mpg
32 mpg
highway
30 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
458 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
458 mi
422 mi
Nissan 370Z 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).
200.8 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
179.9 kWh
200.8 kWh
Nissan 370Z Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Nissan 370Z Coupé
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
2
944 lb
Maximum Payload
670 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
