2004 Nissan Titan vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Titan weights approximately 970 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2004 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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 Titan (514 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
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2004 Nissan Titan | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Titan | Passat |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5556 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 514 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 98.1 mm | 79.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2398 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |