2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2011 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2011 Nissan Maxima is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 189 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, 2011 Nissan Maxima (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. 2011 Nissan Maxima has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Maxima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Volkswagen Passat | 2011 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
Model | Passat | Maxima |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 291 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1617 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4841 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1859 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |