2004 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2004 Nissan Altima
When we compare the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta's and the 2004 Nissan Altima's specifications and ratings, the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and overall quality score. The 2004 Nissan Altima has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta's and the 2004 Nissan Altima's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
2004 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2004 Nissan Altima Pricing
A used 2004 Volkswagen Jetta ranges from $1,997 to $7,997 while a used 2004 Nissan Altima is priced between $1,345 to $6,994.
2004 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2004 Nissan Altima Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta loses 43.2 percent of its value and the 2004 Nissan Altima loses 48.9 percent of its value. This means the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta retains 5.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2004 Nissan Altima.
2004 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2004 Nissan Altima Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volkswagen Jetta is 8.6 out of 10 while the Nissan Altima's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Volkswagen Jetta being ranked 9 out of 26 Best Compact Cars and the Nissan Altima being ranked 7 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.
2004 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2004 Nissan Altima Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Volkswagen Jetta is 8.2 out of 10. For the Nissan Altima 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 2004 Volkswagen Jetta’s base engine makes 115 horsepower, and the 2004 Nissan Altima base engine makes 175 horsepower. The Jetta is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 392 miles. The Altima is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 560 miles.This gives the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2004 Nissan Altima the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta and the 2004 Nissan Altima have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1997 - 7997
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.43236
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1345 - 6994
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.488815
Volkswagen Jetta Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.584823 / 10
Reliability:
8.15447 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Nissan Altima Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.304271 / 10
Reliability:
8.212815 / 10
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Volkswagen 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
11 out of / 43Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
15 out of / 26Ranking
20 out of / 26Ranking
21 out of / 26Ranking
21 out of / 26Ranking
24 out of / 43Ranking
30 out of / 43Ranking
34 out of / 43Ranking
38 out of / 43Nissan Altima Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 5Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
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7 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 13Ranking
13 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2004 Volkswagen Jetta Trim Levels
GL, GL 1.8T, GL TDI, GLI 1.8T, GLI VR6, GLS, GLS 1.8T, GLS TDI
2004 Nissan Altima Trim Levels
2.5, 2.5 S, 2.5 SL, 3.5 SE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
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:
115 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
122 foot-lbs @ 2600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.040 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
175 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
180 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
400 / 560 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
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:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.5 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2892 lbs
Width:
68.3 inches
Height:
56.7 inches
Length:
172.3 inches
Wheelbase:
98.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3001 lbs
Width:
70.4 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
191.5 inches
Wheelbase:
110.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
195/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/65R16