2005 Nissan Titan vs. 2009 Volvo C30
To start off, 2009 Volvo C30 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2009 Volvo C30. (227 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo C30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 610 kg more than 2009 Volvo C30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo C30. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo C30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Titan | 2009 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Titan | C30 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 2520 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2208 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 60 L |
