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Renault Talisman · Facelift 2020 2.0 Blue dCivsVolkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

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

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Renault Talisman · Facelift 2020

2.0 Blue dCi

200 hp1997 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-present
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2020-2021

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,479 kg
    3,261 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,435 km
    892 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 2.0 Blue dCi

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    608 L
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultTalismanFacelift 20202.0 Blue dCiVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,479kg3,261lb
Gross weight
2,197kg4,844lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
84.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
71.3s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
31.3s
Calculated
27.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
783km487mi
Calculated
1,435km892mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,848mm191in
4,873mm192in
Width
1,869mm74in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,463mm58in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
2,808mm111in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,614mm64in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,572mm62in
Trunk volume
608L
586L
Max trunk volume-
1,152L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
47L
66L
CO2 emissions-
122g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 2.0 Blue dCiVolkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 2.0 Blue dCi: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20202.0 Blue dCi3,500 rpm1,750 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI-1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultTalismanFacelift 20202.0 Blue dCiVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.3 s
27.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
3.0 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20202.0 Blue dCi
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20202.0 Blue dCi
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,479 kg
3,261 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 20202.0 Blue dCi
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
237 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 2.0 Blue dCi: 1.1 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 20202.0 Blue dCi
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 2.0 Blue dCi: 1.4 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 20202.0 Blue dCi
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20202.0 Blue dCi
783 km
487 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,435 km
892 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20202.0 Blue dCi
200 hp
149 kW
8.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.7 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
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20202.0 Blue dCi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,873 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 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 20202.0 Blue dCi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 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
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20202.0 Blue dCi
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
8.8 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.7 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 20202.0 Blue dCi
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultTalismanFacelift 20202.0 Blue dCiVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,479 kg
3,261 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
4,873 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Range score
783 km
487 mi
1,435 km
892 mi
CO2 score
-
122 g/km
Trunk score
608 L
21.5 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Talisman Facelift 2020 2.0 Blue dCiVolkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 2.0 Blue dCi

  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Is 171 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 651 km (405 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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