2009 Nissan Versa vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2009 Nissan Versa and 2009 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Versa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Versa (123 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Versa should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 978 kg more than 2009 Nissan Versa.
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 Versa (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Versa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Versa | 2009 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Versa | Touran |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |