2007 Nissan Armada vs. 2010 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. (248 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 120 kg more than 2007 Nissan Armada.
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, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Armada | 2010 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Armada | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
