2010 Nissan Altima vs. 2013 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Altima would be higher. Both 2010 Nissan Altima and 2013 Volkswagen Passat are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Passat (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Altima. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Altima weights approximately 113 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Volkswagen Passat (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (219 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Nissan Altima 2013 Volkswagen Passat
Make Nissan Volkswagen
Model Altima Passat
Year Released 2010 2013
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 158 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 219 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline / Electric Hybrid Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type CVT 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1574 kg 1461 kg
Vehicle Length 4844 mm 4868 mm
Vehicle Width 1796 mm 1835 mm
Vehicle Height 1481 mm 1487 mm
Wheelbase Size 2776 mm 2803 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 7.1 L/100km 6.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 6.7 L/100km 10.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 70 L


 

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