1998 Nissan Altima vs. 1998 Volkswagen Jetta
When comparing the 1998 Nissan Altima's and the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta's specifications and ratings, the 1998 Nissan Altima has the advantage in the areas of reliability and base engine power. The 1998 Volkswagen Jetta has the advantage in the areas of resale value and overall quality score. The 1998 Nissan Altima and 1998 Volkswagen Jetta have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 1998 Nissan Altima's and the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
1998 Nissan Altima vs. 1998 Volkswagen Jetta Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 1998 Nissan Altima loses 48.9 percent of its value and the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta loses 43.2 percent of its value. This means the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta retains 5.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 1998 Nissan Altima.
1998 Nissan Altima vs. 1998 Volkswagen Jetta Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Altima is 8.3 out of 10 while the Volkswagen Jetta's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Nissan Altima being ranked 7 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Volkswagen Jetta being ranked 9 out of 26 Best Compact Cars.
1998 Nissan Altima vs. 1998 Volkswagen Jetta Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Nissan Altima is 8.2 out of 10. For the Volkswagen Jetta the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Nissan Altima a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Volkswagen Jetta.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 1998 Nissan Altima’s base engine makes 150 horsepower, and the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta base engine makes 115 horsepower. Both the Altima and the Jetta are rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 420 and 392 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 1998 Nissan Altima and the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1750 - 4800
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.488815
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.43236
Nissan Altima Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.304271 / 10
Reliability:
8.212815 / 10
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.584823 / 10
Reliability:
8.15447 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Nissan Altima Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
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6 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
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7 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 13Ranking
13 out of / 13Volkswagen Jetta Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 18Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 24Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
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11 out of / 43Ranking
15 out of / 26Ranking
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24 out of / 43Ranking
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38 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
1998 Nissan Altima Trim Levels
GLE, GXE, SE, XE
1998 Volkswagen Jetta Trim Levels
GL, GLS, GLX VR6, GT, K2, TDi, Wolfsburg
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
2 years / 24000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
150 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
154 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
115 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
122 foot-lbs @ 3200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
315 / 420 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
294 / 392 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.8 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2928 lbs
Width:
69.1 inches
Height:
55.9 inches
Length:
183.1 inches
Wheelbase:
103.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2590 lbs
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
56.1 inches
Length:
173.4 inches
Wheelbase:
97.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available