2022 Volkswagen Passat vs 2022 Nissan Altima

2022 Volkswagen Passat vs 2022 Nissan Altima

Are you planning to upgrade your daily driver? Is a new sedan on your mind? If yes, the Volkswagen Passat is a viable option to choose. And we at Sheehy Volkswagen of Hagerstown in Hagerstown, Maryland, have put together this detailed comparison article between the 2022 Volkswagen Passat and the 2022 Nissan Altima to give you an idea of what makes the 2022 Passat a better option than one of its competitors, the Nissan Altima. 

The Passat has been one of the most significant and popular vehicles to roll off Volkswagen’s production line. However, all good things come to an end and 2022 will be the last year of production for the Passat. Taking this into consideration, the 2022 Passat will be getting a special limited-edition model. The 2022 version of the Nissan Altima is a carryover of the previous model year version except for minimal upgrades like the addition of a new Midnight Edition Package for the SR variant, and the addition of heated exterior mirrors with LED turn signals for those who opt for the SV Premium package. 


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2022 Volkswagen Passat

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2022 Nissan Altima

2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four-cylinder

Engine 

 2.5-liter inline-four cylinder

174 hp / 206 ft-lbs.

Horsepower / Torque 

 188 hp / 180 ft-lbs.

15.9 cu. ft.

Cargo Capacity

 15.4 cu. ft.

102 cu. ft.

Passenger Volume

100.8 cu. ft. 

 

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From the table above, the Nissan Altima’s base engine has a higher horsepower output compared to Passat. Nissan also offers an additional turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 248 horsepower. The Passat falls behind in power output. However, it makes up for it with its smooth driving experience. Let’s not forget that the Passat has a high torque output which helps with punchy acceleration. 

When looking at both the vehicles' interiors, the Passat has a more premium cabin compared to the Altima. Volkswagen’s vehicles are known for their minimalism and elegance. And the Passat is another fitting example of the same. The base Passat trim gets comfortable seats with synthetic leather upholstery along with heated front seats and a power-adjustable driver’s seat. This is way better compared to Altima’s cloth upholstery and manually adjustable driver’s seat.  

The Passat’s base trim is equipped with a 6.3-inch touchscreen display with features like Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Bluetooth connectivity, to name some of them. On the flip side, the Altima's base trim does not get Android Auto and Apple CarPlay which is a huge disadvantage in the competition. Even though the Altima gets more trim levels than the Passat, the Passat manages to offer more features at a competitive price point. Not to forget, the superior quality of the materials and components that are used in the Passat, making it a worthwhile investment. 

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