2015 Volkswagen Passat vs Nissan Altima - Tallahassee, FL

2015 Volkswagen Passat vs Nissan Altima

The Nissan Altima has perennially ranked near the top of the mid size car category, but near the top is not enough to beat the best car in the mid size car category, the 2015 Volkswagen Passat. How does our Tallahassee Volkswagen dealership know the 2015 Passat sits at the top of the mid size car category? Don't take our word for it; take the word of the European Car of the Year jury that announced during the 2015 Geneva International Motor show that the 2015 Passat won its prestigious award. Our friends from nearby Quincy, Florida can expect to find minor changes to the 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The TDI engine receives an upgrade that generates 10 more horsepower.

Here are the standard performance specifications for the 2015 Volkswagen Passat and 2015 Nissan Altima:

2015 Volkwagen Passat Review

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Even with low gas prices, Capital Volkswagen customers that drive dozens of miles from cities such as Bainbridge and Thomasville, Georgia want a mid size car that delivers above average fuel economy for the mid size car class. Rated at 170 horsepower and 184 pounds-feet of torque, the 2015 Passat offers a 2.0-liter TDI engine that gives you category leading fuel economy at 30 miles per gallon in the city and 42 miles per gallon over the open road. Our loyal customers from neighboring Valdosta, GA that drive the 2015 Passat don't sacrifice performance for fuel economy. The mid size car reaches 60 miles per hour in 7.7 seconds, an acceleration rate unmatched in the mid size car category. Volkswagen offer two additional engine options for the 2015 Passat, which gives our customers from Thomasville and Valdosta, Georgia the performance features that match buying criteria.

How does the Passat vs Altima Performance Compare?

During visits to our Tallahassee, Florida dealership, customers that drive from as far away as Valdosta and Bainbridge, Georgia want to know how the 2015 Passat gets more out of a 2.0-liter engine than what the 2.5-liter Altima engine delivers. The answer lies in the six-speed automated manual transmission, that maximizes power by finding the right gear for the type of terrain and road condition that you cover. Many of our friends that visit us from outlying Tallahassee communities like Quincy praise the manual transmission for operating just like an automatic transmission. A quiet ride inside the 2015 Volkswagen Passat eliminates the large jolts that passengers of the Altima feel moving over bumpy northern Florida terrain.

Safety Features Set the 2015 Passat Apart from the Altima

As one of the few mid size cars to earn the highest safety designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the 2015 Volkswagen Passat features the proprietary Car Net Telematics system. The innovative safety feature includes automatic crash notification, which reduces the amount of time it takes emergency responders to arrive at a crash scene. Car Net Telematics also features roadside geo fencing, remote vehicle access, and roadside assistance communication. The 2015 Volkswagen Passat protects vulnerable areas of your body by including side and rear airbags. Our customers from Thomasville can ride with a peace of mind knowing they have protection against rib and internal organ injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded the 2015 Passat with the agency's highest five star safety award.

Test Drive the 2015 Volkswagen Passat

The team of automotive professionals at Capital Volkswagen encourages our loyal customers that travel from Georgia communities like Thomasville and Bainbridge to test-drive the 2015 Passat. Even better, visit a Nissan dealers to test drive the 2015 Altima and gain the clear impression that the Passat dominates the Altima in terms of performance and safety features. The 2015 Volkswagen Passat also provides more room for passengers that need to stretch their arms and legs during the extended trips between Valdosta, GA and Tallahassee, FL. Fold the rear seat down to expand cargo space to complement that large 15.9 cubic feet of trunk space.