2005 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2011 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2011 Nissan Livina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Livina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Livina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Livina weights approximately 1037 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Livina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Livina. (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Livina.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Volkswagen Passat | 2011 Nissan Livina | |
Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
Model | Passat | Livina |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 52 L |