2007 Nissan Navara vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 Nissan Navara and 2007 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 306 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara 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 2007 Nissan Navara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. 2007 Nissan Navara has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Nissan Navara | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Navara | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3954 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1838 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |