2008 Nissan Altima vs. 2008 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Altima and 2008 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Altima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Multivan. (232 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Multivan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 835 kg more than 2008 Nissan Altima.
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, 2008 Nissan Altima (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Multivan. (315 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Multivan. 2008 Volkswagen Multivan has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Multivan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Nissan Altima | 2008 Volkswagen Multivan | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Altima | Multivan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3490 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1469 kg | 2304 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |