2009 Audi TT vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi TT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi TT would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2009 Audi TT. (201 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1353 kg more than 2009 Audi TT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi TT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi TT. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi TT | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Audi | Nissan |
Model | TT | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2283 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4884 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1847 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |