Car A
Nissan Versa
The Nissan Versa focuses on efficient, city-friendly driving with good value in its segment. It balances low running costs and a roomy trunk with straightforward performance and a 4-star safety rating.
Nissan Versa
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
53
/
67
City
67
/
43
Budget / value
71
/
71
Road trip
32
/
64
Performance
32
/
25
Cargo
23
/
32
Practical
43
/
50
Premium
10
/
29
Winter
16
/
30
Scores out of 100. Blue = Nissan Versa · Orange = Volkswagen Passat B8
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Nissan Versa
Volkswagen Passat B8
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Nissan Versa
- Efficient for its class (6.5 L/100 km).
- Good value in its segment.
- Spacious 425 L trunk for daily family use.
- Straightforward city manners with FWD and manageable acceleration.
- Modest power (122 hp) and 180 km/h top speed won’t suit enthusiasts.
- 10.5 s 0–100 km/h makes highway passing just adequate.
- FWD only may not suit heavy-winter regions.
- 4-star safety rating, not class-leading.
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 Versa if…
Lower entry price
Nissan Versa 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 122 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.