Nissan Primera 2002 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000

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Nissan Primera
2002 - 2004
Volkswagen Passat
2000 - 2005
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Nissan Primera is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Passat can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.6 - 2.21.6 - 4.0

Performance

Power: 109 - 140 HP100 - 275 HP
Torque: 144 - 314 NM148 - 370 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.9 - 13.9 seconds6.8 - 15 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.7 - 9.15.5 - 13.0
Nissan Primera petrol engines consumes on average 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat. On average, Nissan Primera equipped with diesel engines consume 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.68 m4.68 m
Width: 1.76 m1.75 m
Height: 1.48 m1.50 m
Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Primera and Volkswagen Passat are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 465 litres495 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1670 litresno data
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space.
Nissan Primera has 30 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter: 11 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Nissan Primera can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`933~ 2`080
Safety:
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 10001400
Pros and Cons: Nissan Primera has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Volkswagen Passat has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
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