2006 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2008 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2008 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 254 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2008 Nissan Qashqai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Qashqai 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, 2008 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. 2008 Nissan Qashqai has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Qashqai will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Volkswagen Passat | 2008 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
Model | Passat | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1318 kg | 1572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |