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Nissan Primera P12 or Volkswagen Passat B5?

2002–2008 vs 1996–2005 · Sedan/Liftback/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

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Nissan Primera P122002–2008 · 11 engines · Visia, Acenta, Tekna, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →
Volkswagen Passat B51996–2005 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, BasisSpecifications →1 listing from €4,000 →
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Nissan Primera P122002–2008no listings
Volkswagen Passat B51996–20051 listing · from €4,000
Dimensions
Length4,565 mm–4,675 mmLength4,675 mm–4,682 mm
Width1,760 mmWidth1,740 mm
Height1,480 mm–1,482 mmHeight1,462 mm–1,498 mm
Wheelbase2,680 mmWheelbase2,703 mm
Ground clearance145 mm–150 mmGround clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume450 l–465 lTrunk volume475 l–495 l
Curb weight1,270 kg–1,450 kgCurb weight1,250 kg–1,660 kg
Fuel tank62 lFuel tank62 l
Engines
Production years2002–2008Production years1996–2005
Body typeSedan, Liftback, WagonBody typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines11Number of engines10
Power80–103 kW (109–140 hp)Power74–142 kW (101–193 hp)
Displacement (l)1.6–2.2Displacement (l)1.6–2.8
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · 1.9 dCi 120Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110
Best 0–100 km/h9.6 s · 2.0Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 2.8 V6 4Motion Variant
Top speed204 km/hTop speed232 km/h
Trim levelsVisia · Trendline
Items in the base trim23 · VisiaItems in the base trim19 · Trendline
Items in the top trim38 · TeknaItems in the top trim33 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort7 · 5
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel✓Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Black Interior✓Black Interior—
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats—5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling—Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety6 · 4
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags✓Curtain Airbags—
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS✓ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel—Full-size spare wheel✓
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel—
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Price fromnot specifiedPrice from€4,000

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Nissan Primera P12 or Volkswagen Passat B5?

Length: Volkswagen Passat B5 4,682 mm, Nissan Primera P12 4,675 mm (a 7 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,703 vs 2,680 mm. Boot: 495 vs 465 l.

Which uses less fuel — Nissan Primera P12 or Volkswagen Passat B5?

The most frugal Nissan Primera P12 uses 5.8 l/100 km (1.9 dCi 120); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B5 5.3 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110).

Which is more powerful — Nissan Primera P12 or Volkswagen Passat B5?

The strongest Nissan Primera P12 makes 103 kW (140 hp) (2.0); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B5 142 kW (193 hp) (2.8 V6 4Motion Variant).

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