Car comparison

Renault Talisman 1.6 Energy TCevsVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

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

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Renault Talisman

1.6 Energy TCe

200 hp1618 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Renault Talisman 1.6 Energy TCe

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    608 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    107 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,610 km
    1,000 mi
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultTalisman1.6 Energy TCeVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
200hp149kW
190hp142kW
Torque
260Nm192lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,505kg3,318lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
68.9s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
73.8s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
26.9s
Calculated
28.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
911km566mi
Calculated
1,610km1,000mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,618cc99cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,849mm191in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,463mm58in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,808mm111in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,614mm64in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
608L
586L
Max trunk volume
1,022L
1,152L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
66L
CO2 emissions
127g/km
107g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Talisman 1.6 Energy TCeVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Renault Talisman 1.6 Energy TCe: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultTalisman1.6 Energy TCe6,000 rpm2,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultTalisman1.6 Energy TCeVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.9 s
28.5 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultTalisman1.6 Energy TCe
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

Renault Talisman 1.6 Energy TCe has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI and Renault Talisman 1.6 Energy TCe: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultTalisman1.6 Energy TCe
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultTalisman1.6 Energy TCe
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
1,505 kg
3,318 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultTalisman1.6 Energy TCe
237 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
237 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultTalisman1.6 Energy TCe7.6 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Talisman 1.6 Energy TCe and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI: 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
RenaultTalisman1.6 Energy TCe
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI and Renault Talisman 1.6 Energy TCe: 1.5 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
RenaultTalisman1.6 Energy TCe
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultTalisman1.6 Energy TCe
911 km
566 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
1,610 km
1,000 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultTalisman1.6 Energy TCe
200 hp
149 kW
7.6 s
237 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
237 km/h
147 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
RenaultTalisman1.6 Energy TCe
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
608 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,849 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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
RenaultTalisman1.6 Energy TCe
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI 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
RenaultTalisman1.6 Energy TCe
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.6 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
7.9 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
RenaultTalisman1.6 Energy TCe
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultTalisman1.6 Energy TCeVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
608 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,849 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
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
911 km
566 mi
1,610 km
1,000 mi
CO2 score
127 g/km
107 g/km
Trunk score
608 L
21.5 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Talisman 1.6 Energy TCeVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km7.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi11.55 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal615 L162 US gal135 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,076 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Talisman 1.6 Energy TCe

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 22 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 699 km (434 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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