2009 BMW X3 vs. 2009 Nissan Rogue

To start off, both 2009 BMW X3 and 2009 Nissan Rogue were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X3 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Rogue. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Rogue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X3 weights approximately 401 kg more than 2009 Nissan Rogue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 BMW X3 (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Rogue.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW X3 2009 Nissan Rogue
Make BMW Nissan
Model X3 Rogue
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 2488 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 260 HP 171 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 237 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 83.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1730 kg 1329 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4650 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.4 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.9 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.5 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 60 L


 

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