2009 Volkswagen Rabbit vs. 2010 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2010 Nissan Navara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Navara weights approximately 785 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Navara 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, 2010 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit | 2010 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
Model | Rabbit | Navara |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2480 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |