2019 Nissan Altima vs 2019 Volkswagen Passat

2019 Nissan Altima

2019 Volkswagen Passat

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2.0 Edition ONE Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Altima 2.0 Edition ONE Sedan	25	34	$33,300	$35,750
Altima 2.0 Platinum Sedan	25	34	$32,630	$35,030
Altima 2.0 SR Sedan	25	34	$27,393	$29,400
Altima 2.5 Platinum AWD Sedan	25	35	$31,095	$33,380
Altima 2.5 Platinum Sedan	27	37	$29,840	$32,030
Altima 2.5 S AWD Sedan	26	36	$23,627	$25,350
Altima 2.5 S Sedan	28	39	$22,371	$24,000
Altima 2.5 SL AWD Sedan	26	36	$29,291	$31,440
Altima 2.5 SL Sedan	28	39	$28,035	$30,090
Altima 2.5 SR AWD Sedan	25	35	$24,882	$26,700
Altima 2.5 SR Sedan	27	37	$23,627	$25,350
Altima 2.5 SV AWD Sedan	26	36	$27,514	$29,530
Altima 2.5 SV Sedan	28	39	$26,258	$28,180

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2.0T SE R-Line Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Passat 2.0T SE R-Line Automatic	25	36	$28,765	$29,995
Passat 2.0T Wolfsburg Edition Automatic	25	36	$24,257	$25,295

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$33,300

$28,765

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$35,750

$29,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$596 / month

$500 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Nissan Altima is a sharper sedan now, made better with great active safety features and a newly available turbo-4.

The 2019 Volkswagen Passat is roomy and has a luxurious ride, but rivals have eclipsed it in almost every other way.

TCC Likes

Better exterior looks
Quieter interior in most trims
Great active safety features

Voluminous interior
Quality feel
Crisp infotainment screens

TCC Dislikes

SR trim levels get noisy tires
Some hard plastics to be found
Will sedan buyers opt for all-wheel drive?

Personality free
Some crash-test concerns
Limited lineup

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

52.1

Front Leg Room (in)

44.1

42.4

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.2

56.9

Second Leg Room (in)

35.1

39.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

Length, Overall (in)

192.9

191.9

Height, Overall (in)

56.7

58.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.6

Wheelbase (in)

111.2

110.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.9

72.2

Track Width, Front (in)

63.6

62.1

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

12.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5

10.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.2

18.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/40VR19

P235/40HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/40VR19

P235/40HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3436

3285

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

140

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

330

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

267 @ 4000

184 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

236 @ 5600

174 @ 5000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont. Again

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.14

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.46

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.56

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.19

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.51

Summary

Vehicle Name

Nissan Altima

Volkswagen Passat

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)