2018 Nissan Altima vs. 2018 Volkswagen Passat
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2018 Nissan Altima
$79 /mo.
2018 Volkswagen Passat
$89 /mo.
What is the main difference between Altima and Passat?
Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the horsepower and fuel economy. And finally, the 2018 Volkswagen Passat has a more powerful engine and gets 3.5 mpg less than the 2018 Nissan Altima. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, starting price, 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, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$23,260
$22,995
Engine
Engine
2.5L Inline-4
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
179 hp
174 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
25 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
37 - 38 MPG
36 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
30 - 31 MPG
29 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
191.9 in
Height
Height
57.8 - 57.9 in
58.5 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
109.3 in
110.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
96 ft2
96.2 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
2018 Nissan Altima
2018 Volkswagen Passat
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,850 - $2,200
$1,950 - $2,600
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$79 (2018 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR Sedan)
$89 (2018 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T S Auto)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$7,693 - $8,043
$8,153 - $8,803
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