2005 Nissan Titan vs. 2010 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 99 kg more than 2005 Nissan Titan.
Because 2005 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Titan | 2010 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Titan | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2208 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
