2011 Nissan X-Trail vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2011 Nissan X-Trail and 2011 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2011 Nissan X-Trail. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 749 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2011 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan X-Trail. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Nissan X-Trail | 2011 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | X-Trail | Passat |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1567 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1516 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |