Nissan Skyline (2001 – 2006) vs Volkswagen Passat Variant (2000 – 2005): specs compared
Both offer around 272 hp at most. The Volkswagen Passat Variant is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 12.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 220 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 8.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,294 kg against 1,450 kg.
| Specification |
Nissan
Skyline
2001 – 2006
|
Volkswagen
Passat Variant
2000 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2006 | 2000 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | Variant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 3 | 16 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 215 – 272 hp | 101 – 275 hp |
| Torque | 270 – 353 Nm | 148 – 370 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.0 s | 6.8 – 13.3 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 184 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 – 10.3 L/100 km | 5.5 – 13.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,676 mm | 4,680 – 4,700 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,460 – 1,500 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,450 – 1,490 kg | 1,294 – 1,730 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.