2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2008 Volkswagen Passat and 2008 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (178 HP) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. (172 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 655 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Pathfinder (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (371 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Volkswagen Passat | 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
Model | Passat | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 172 HP |
Torque | 371 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1583 kg | 2238 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |