2008 Nissan Livina vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Livina and 2008 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Livina weights approximately 960 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (335 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Livina | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Livina | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1968 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 135 HP |
Torque | 154 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 62 L |