Nissan Altima (2012 – 2018) vs Volkswagen Passat (2012 – 2019): specs compared
The Volkswagen Passat is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 270 hp. The Nissan Altima is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 6.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 220 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,410 kg against 1,436 kg.
| Specification |
Nissan
Altima
2012 – 2018
|
Volkswagen
Passat
2012 – 2019
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2018 | 2012 – 2019 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 182 – 271 hp | 140 – 280 hp |
| Torque | 244 – 251 Nm | 240 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 – 7.3 s | 6.7 – 9.8 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 235 km/h | 190 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 5.2 – 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,864 mm | 4,867 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,471 – 1,476 mm | 1,486 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,804 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,410 – 1,495 kg | 1,436 – 1,569 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.