2005 Nissan Terrano vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Terrano and 2005 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,771 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Terrano. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 398 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (280 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Terrano. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Terrano.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Nissan Terrano | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Terrano | Passat |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2771 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.7 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |