Nissan Frontier vs Volkswagen Passat Comparison

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Things we like	Most competitive pickup truck Refined engine options 7-inch touchscreen starts from base grade Read More	Content and solid cabin Standard safety features Spacious second-row Read More
Things we don't like	Outdated exterior and interior design Towing power is low Handling needs further improvement Read More	The infotainment system is dated Rivals have better interiors Lethargic automatic transmission Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	--	Direct Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio	--	11.65:1

Transmission

Gear Box	5-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Drive Type	4x2	--

Performance

Engine Displacement	2496 cc	1968 cc
Power	152 hp	174 hp
Torque	232 Nm	249 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Seating Capacity	4 seats	5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	80 L	70 L
Length	5220 mm	4874 mm
Width	1849 mm	1834 mm
Ground Clearance	221 mm	137 mm
Height	1745 mm	1486 mm
Wheel Base	3198 mm	2794 mm
Front Tread	1570 mm	1577 mm
No Of Doors	2	4
Kerb Weight	1715 kg	1585 kg
Front Headroom	1008 mm	973 mm
Front Legroom	1077 mm	1077 mm
Rear Headroom	930 mm	960 mm
Rear Legroom	645 mm	993 mm
Cargo Volume	--	450 L
Rear Tread	--	1549 mm
Gross Weight	--	2040 kg

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link

Wheel & Tyre

Tyre Size	235/75 R15	--
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R15	R17
Alloy Wheel Size	--	17 Inch

Steering

Steering Type	Power	Electric Power
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	--	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius	--	5.5 m
Adjustable Steering Column	--	Yes

Security

Smart Access Card Entry	No	No
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	No	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

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Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	No	No
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	No	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	No	--
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	--	Yes

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Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DOHC DOHC	DOHC DOHC
Engine	2.5L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve 2.5L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve	2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	No	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	No	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	No	No
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	No	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	No	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	--
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	No	--
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	No	--
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	--	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	--	Yes
Heated Seats - Rear	--	No
On Board Computer	--	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	--	Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	--	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	--	Yes
Keyless Entry	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	No	--
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
DVD Player	No	--
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	No	--

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	No	--
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Washer	No	--
Wheel Covers	Yes	No
Alloy Wheels	No	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	No
Sun Roof	No	Optional Optional
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	--
Roof Rail	No	No
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Discs Discs
Rear Spoiler	--	No
Side Stepper	--	No

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	No	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	No
Leather Steering Wheel	No	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	No	--
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Advance Safety Feature	--	Blind Spot Monitor Blind Spot Monitor

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