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2011 Nissan Altima
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2011 Nissan Altima
MSRP $23,998 - $36,598
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2011 Volkswagen PASSAT CC
MSRP $33,375 - $46,375
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas/Electric I4 Gas I4 Gas V6
Gas I4 Gas V6
Displacement
2.5L/- TBD - 3.5L/- TBD -
2.0L/121 3.6L/220
Fuel System
SMPI
Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
158 hp @ 5200-6000 rpm 175 hp @ 5600 rpm 270 hp @ 6000 rpm
200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm 280 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque
162 ft-lb @ 2800-4800 rpm 180 ft-lb @ 3900 rpm 258 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
207 ft-lb @ 1700-5000 rpm 265 ft-lb @ 2750 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Electronic continuously-variable transmission (eCVT) 6-speed manual transmission w/OD Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) w/manual shift mode
6-speed manual transmission w/OD 6-speed DSG transmission w/Tiptronic & OD 6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic & OD
Fuel
Fuel
Hybrid Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
5.6 - 11.4 L/100 km
9.6 - 12.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
5.9 - 7.3 L/100 km
6.6 - 8.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
5.6 - 11.4 L/100 km
6.6 - 12.7 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
76.0 L
70.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
945 - 1,031 mm
975 mm
Front Leg Room
1,080 - 1,120 mm
1,052 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,369 - 1,415 mm
1,415 mm
Rear Head Room
904 - 935 mm
960 mm
Rear Leg Room
874 - 909 mm
958 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,331 - 1,410 mm
1,387 mm
Trunk Volume
210 - 371 L
402 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,675 - 2,776 mm
2,710 mm
Length, Overall
4,595 - 4,844 mm
4,798 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,796 mm
1,857 mm
Height, Overall
1,420 - 1,481 mm
1,422 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
117 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,404 - 1,584 kg
1,512 - 1,748 kg
Front Tire Size
P215/60R16 P215/55R17 P235/45VR18
P235/40R18 P235/45R17
Rear Tire Size
P215/60R16 P215/55R17 P235/45VR18
P235/40R18 P235/45R17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Not Available
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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