Car A
Nissan Latio
The Nissan Latio delivers efficient, no-fuss driving and practical space at a price that’s good value in its segment. It suits city and compact-family use more than performance or premium aspirations.
Nissan Latio
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Volkswagen Passat B8
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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.
Why compared
same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match
Usage fit
Family
52
/
67
City
56
/
43
Budget / value
70
/
71
Road trip
41
/
64
Performance
30
/
25
Cargo
22
/
32
Practical
43
/
50
Premium
18
/
29
Winter
22
/
30
Scores out of 100. Blue = Nissan Latio · Orange = Volkswagen Passat B8
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Nissan Latio
Volkswagen Passat B8
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Nissan Latio
- Efficient for its class (5.6 combined consumption)
- Good value in its segment around this price
- Practical 400 L trunk with 5-seat flexibility
- 4-star safety rating adds reassurance
- Modest performance (0–100 km/h in 10 s, 110 hp)
- FWD only; no AWD option
- Not aimed at a premium experience
- 400 L trunk may be small for cargo-heavy use
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
- Not aimed at performance driving or sporty feel
- Not positioned as a premium choice
- FWD layout may not satisfy buyers wanting AWD
- No electric-only range or battery data for EV-focused shoppers
Verdict
Pick Nissan Latio if…
Lower entry price
Nissan Latio starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Volkswagen Passat B8 if…
More power
Volkswagen Passat B8 puts out 150 hp vs 110 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.