The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) vs. Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160 EDC (18 - 20)
€ 31,400

€ 36,400

€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE 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 2.0 BlueTDI
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3741 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4954 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.25 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
B7
Generation
RFD
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMP
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
158 hp
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
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25.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.68 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
25.96 lb/hp
23.68 lb/hp
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
49 mpg
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
59 mpg
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
925 mi
Range
673 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
925 mi
673 mi
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft












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