2009 Nissan Versa vs. 2009 Nissan Quest

To start off, both 2009 Nissan Versa and 2009 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Versa. (123 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Quest weights approximately 225 kg more than 2009 Nissan Versa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2009 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Versa. 2009 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Versa has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Versa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Nissan Versa 2009 Nissan Quest
Make Nissan Nissan
Model Versa Quest
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1798 cc 3494 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 123 HP 235 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 172 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1329 kg 1554 kg
Vehicle Length 4300 mm 5190 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 3160 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.6 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.1 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 76 L


 

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