Nissan Primera P10 or Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)?

1990–1996 vs 1988–1993 · Sedan/Hatchback 5-door/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Primera P10 4,510 mm, Passat B3 (35i) 4,585 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: Primera P10 480 l, Passat B3 (35i) 640 l.
Lowest consumption: Primera P10 6.3 l/100 km, Passat B3 (35i) 6.2 l/100 km.
Power: Primera P10 55–110 kW, Passat B3 (35i) 53–128 kW.
Standard equipment: Primera P10 12 items (LX), Passat B3 (35i) 11 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Nissan Primera P101990–1996 · 10 engines · LX, SLX, SGX, eGTSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)1988–1993 · 9 engines · CL, GL, GT, CaratSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Nissan Primera P101990–1996no listings	Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)1988–1993no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,400 mm–4,510 mm	Length4,573 mm–4,585 mm
Width	Width1,695 mm–1,700 mm	Width1,704 mm–1,706 mm
Height	Height1,390 mm–1,500 mm	Height1,420 mm–1,435 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,550 mm	Wheelbase2,625 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–155 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume440 l–480 l	Trunk volume465 l–640 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,130 kg–1,358 kg	Curb weight1,150 kg–1,360 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1990–1996	Production years1988–1993
Body type	Body typeSedan, Hatchback 5-door, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines9
Power	Power55–110 kW (75–150 hp)	Power53–128 kW (72–174 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.6–2.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.3 l/100 km · 2.0 D	Lowest consumption6.2 l/100 km · 1.9 TD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.4 s · 2.0 GT	Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 2.8 VR6
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed224 km/h
Trim levelsLX · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · LX	Items in the base trim11 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · SGX	Items in the top trim26 · Carat
Equipment · Comfort2 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 1
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Nissan Primera P10 or Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)?

Length: Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i) 4,585 mm, Nissan Primera P10 4,510 mm (a 75 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,625 vs 2,550 mm. Boot: 640 vs 480 l.

Which uses less fuel — Nissan Primera P10 or Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)?

The most frugal Nissan Primera P10 uses 6.3 l/100 km (2.0 D); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i) 6.2 l/100 km (1.9 TD).

Which is more powerful — Nissan Primera P10 or Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)?

The strongest Nissan Primera P10 makes 110 kW (150 hp) (2.0 GT); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i) 128 kW (174 hp) (2.8 VR6).

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