2016 Nissan Altima vs. 2013 Volkswagen Passat Diesel
2016 Nissan Altima vs. 2013 Volkswagen Passat Diesel - Front Left Comparison
2016 Nissan Altima vs. 2013 Volkswagen Passat Diesel - Rear Right Comparison
2016 Nissan Altima vs. 2013 Volkswagen Passat Diesel - Dashboard Comparison
2016 Nissan Altima vs. 2013 Volkswagen Passat Diesel - Side Comparison2016 Nissan Altima
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What is the main difference between Altima and Passat Diesel?
Two Sedans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the model year, powertrain, horsepower, starting price, and fuel economy. First of all, there is a $3,725 difference in the base MSRP. The 2013 Volkswagen Passat Diesel, an older vehicle by three model years, has a higher starting price than the 2016 Nissan Altima. Also, the 2016 Altima has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2013 Passat Diesel gets 5.5 more mpg. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 2.5 L, Auto, FWD
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Man, FWD
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$22,500
$26,225
Engine
Engine
2.5L Inline-4
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel
Horsepower
Horsepower
182 hp
140 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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City MPG
City MPG
26 - 27 MPG
31 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
37 - 39 MPG
43 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
30 - 31 MPG
35 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
72.0 in
72.2 in
Length
Length
191.9 in
191.6 in
Height
Height
57.8 - 58.0 in
58.5 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
109.3 in
110.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
96 ft2
96.1 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.1 - 40.0 in
38.3 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
45.0 in
42.4 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
56.4 in
56.9 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.1 in
37.8 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.1 in
39.1 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
56.4 in
57.0 in
Costs
2016 Nissan Altima
2013 Volkswagen Passat Diesel
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,850 - $2,200
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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