2009 Nissan Quest vs. 2006 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Nissan Quest is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota 4Runner (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Quest. (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Quest weights approximately 144 kg more than 2006 Toyota 4Runner.
Because 2006 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2006 Toyota 4Runner (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Quest. (241 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Quest | 2006 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Quest | 4Runner |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 3998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |