2005 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 8 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 907 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Nissan Titan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. 2013 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Volkswagen Passat | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
Model | Passat | Titan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 313 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1307 kg | 2214 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2019 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1895 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3550 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |