2007 Nissan Commercial vs. 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2007 Nissan Commercial is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle would be higher. At 2,462 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Commercial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle (115 HP @ 2400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Commercial. (112 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Commercial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Commercial weights approximately 4348 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Nissan Commercial (290 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Commercial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle. 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Commercial has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Commercial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Commercial | 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Commercial | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2462 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 143 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 5510 kg | 1162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |