2008 Nissan Armada vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Nissan Armada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 366 kg more than 2008 Nissan Armada.
Because 2008 Nissan Armada 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 2008 Nissan Armada. 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, 2008 Nissan Armada (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Armada | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Armada | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 523 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1112 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |