2009 Nissan Qashqai vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Qashqai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Qashqai would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 188 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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 2011 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Qashqai, 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, 2009 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. 2011 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Qashqai has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Qashqai will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Nissan Qashqai | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Qashqai | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 15.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 79 L |