Nissan Altima Sedan
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Volkswagen Passat B8
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Nissan Altima Sedan
Car A
Nissan Altima Sedan
The Nissan Altima Sedan delivers 5-star safety, a solid reliability score, and brisk everyday performance at a price that’s good value in its segment. It suits compact-family use and road trips if you don’t need huge cargo space or AWD.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety190 hp
Volkswagen Passat B8
Car B
Volkswagen Passat B8
The Volkswagen Passat B8 focuses on efficiency and practicality, delivering good value in its segment. With 5.2 L/100 km combined consumption and a 586 L trunk, it fits growing families and long-distance travel.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety5.2 L/100km
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar pricestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 61 / 67
City 50 / 43
Budget / value 65 / 71
Road trip 52 / 64
Performance 30 / 25
Cargo 23 / 32
Practical 42 / 50
Premium 23 / 29
Winter 26 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Nissan Altima Sedan · Orange = Volkswagen Passat B8

Specs side-by-side

Spec Nissan Altima Sedan Volkswagen Passat B8
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Pros & cons

Nissan Altima Sedan

  • 5-star safety rating adds reassurance for family duty
  • Brisk 0–100 km/h in 7.5 s for confident merging and passing
  • Good value in its segment at $24,800
  • Reliability score of 78 supports dependable ownership

Volkswagen Passat B8

  • 5.2 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class
  • Large 586 L cargo area suits family gear and road trips
  • Five seats and FWD make daily commuting straightforward
  • Strong safety and reliability ranking signals

Verdict

Pick Nissan Altima Sedan if…
Lower entry price
Nissan Altima Sedan starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Volkswagen Passat B8 if…
Performance & capability
Volkswagen Passat B8 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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