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2012 Nissan Altima
MSRP $23,998 - $36,598
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2012 Volkswagen Passat
MSRP $23,975 - $37,475
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4 Gas V6
Turbocharged Diesel I4 Gas I5 Gas V6
Displacement
2.5L/152 3.5L/213
2.0L/120 2.5L/151 3.6L/219
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
175 hp @ 5600 rpm 270 hp @ 6000 rpm
140 hp @ 4000 rpm 170 hp @ 5700 rpm 280 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque
180 ft-lb @ 3900 rpm 258 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
236 ft-lb @ 1500 - 2500 rpm 177 ft-lb @ 4250 rpm 258 ft-lb @ 2500 - 5000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
N/A
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission w/OD Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) w/manual shift mode
6-speed manual transmission 6-speed DSG automatic transmission w/tiptronic 6-speed DSG automatic transmission w/tiptronic -inc: DSG paddle shifters 6-speed automatic transmission w/tiptronic 5-speed manual transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Diesel Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
8.7 - 11.4 L/100 km
6.8 - 10.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.0 - 7.3 L/100 km
4.4 - 7.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.0 - 11.4 L/100 km
4.4 - 10.9 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
Not Available
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
N/A
Brake ABS System
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
945 - 1,031 mm
973 mm
Front Leg Room
1,080 - 1,120 mm
1,077 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,369 - 1,415 mm
1,445 mm
Rear Head Room
904 - 935 mm
960 mm
Rear Leg Room
874 - 909 mm
993 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,331 - 1,410 mm
1,448 mm
Trunk Volume
210 - 371 L
450 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,675 - 2,776 mm
2,804 mm
Length, Overall
4,595 - 4,844 mm
4,867 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,796 mm
1,834 mm
Height, Overall
1,420 - 1,471 mm
1,486 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
137 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,404 - 1,545 kg
1,436 - 1,569 kg
Front Tire Size
TBD P215/60R16 P215/55R17 P235/45VR18
P235/45HR18 P215/55HR17 18 x - TBD - 17 x - TBD - P215/60R16 P235/45R18 P215/55R17
Rear Tire Size
TBD P215/60R16 P215/55R17 P235/45VR18
P235/45HR18 P215/55HR17 18 x - TBD - 17 x - TBD - P215/60R16 P235/45R18 P215/55R17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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