2007 Nissan Commercial vs. 2002 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Nissan Commercial is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,462 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Commercial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Passat (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Commercial. (112 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Commercial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Commercial weights approximately 4203 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen Passat.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Commercial (290 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Passat. (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Commercial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Passat. 2002 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Commercial has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Commercial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Commercial | 2002 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Commercial | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2462 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 5510 kg | 1307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |