2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 2010 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Frontier (274 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle. (172 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 2010 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Frontier | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3278 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 55 L |
