2009 Nissan Titan vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2009 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Nissan Titan | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Titan | Passat |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5551 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4769 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4060 mm | 2712 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 70 L |