The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 31,100

€ 43,000

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘ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 SportWagen 1.4 TSI is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
59.7
71.7
81.2
57.7
73.5
81.9
71.7 in
Width
73.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
59.7 in
Height
57.7 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
191.5
187.8 in
Length
191.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
3336 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.32 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
B7
Generation
RFD
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
158 hp
158 hp
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
135 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.53 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
21.11 lb/hp
22.53 lb/hp
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
51 mpg
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
28 mpg
city
46 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
669 mi
Range
635 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
669 mi
635 mi
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1294 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.2 cu ft











49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft