2006 Nissan Quest vs. 2009 Volvo V50
To start off, 2009 Volvo V50 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Volvo V50. (227 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volvo V50 weights approximately 58 kg more than 2006 Nissan Quest.
Because 2006 Nissan Quest is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Nissan Quest. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volvo V50, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo V50. (321 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Quest | 2009 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Quest | V50 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 62 L |
