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Renault Talisman · Facelift 2020 1.3 TCevsVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Renault Talisman · Facelift 2020

1.3 TCe

160 hp1332 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-present
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 1.3 TCe

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    160 hp
    119 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    608 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,113 km
    692 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCeVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
160hp119kW
150hp112kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,406kg3,100lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
2,016kg4,445lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
75.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
37.9s
Calculated
41.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.5s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
823km511mi
Calculated
1,113km692mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,332cc81cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,848mm191in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,869mm74in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,463mm58in
1,476mm58in
Wheelbase
2,808mm111in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,614mm64in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
608L
586L
Max trunk volume-
1,152L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
59L
CO2 emissions-
121g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 1.3 TCeVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 1.3 TCe: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe5,500 rpm1,800 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCeVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.5 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.9 s
41.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
11.0 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
14.0 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe
160 hp
119 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 1.3 TCe has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI and Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 1.3 TCe: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe
1,406 kg
3,100 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
1,405 kg
3,097 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
213 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 1.3 TCe has more power, Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI and Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 1.3 TCe: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI and Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 1.3 TCe: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe
823 km
511 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
1,113 km
692 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe
160 hp
119 kW
8.9 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
213 km/h
132 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
608 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,848 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 1.3 TCe is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.9 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCeVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
160 hp
119 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,406 kg
3,100 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
608 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,848 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 in
Range score
823 km
511 mi
1,113 km
692 mi
CO2 score
-
121 g/km
Trunk score
608 L
21.5 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Talisman Facelift 2020 1.3 TCeVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 1.3 TCe

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 22 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI

  • Is 1 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 291 km (181 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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