2004 Nissan Quest vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Quest weights approximately 398 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Quest (319 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Quest | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Quest | Passat |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3294 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 79.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
