2011 Ford Fiesta vs. 2010 Nissan Versa

To start off, 2011 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Versa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Versa would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Versa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Versa (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Ford Fiesta. (120 HP @ 6350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Versa should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Versa weights approximately 100 kg more than 2011 Ford Fiesta. 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, 2010 Nissan Versa (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Versa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Fiesta.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Ford Fiesta 2010 Nissan Versa
Make Ford Nissan
Model Fiesta Versa
Year Released 2011 2010
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1600 cc 1800 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 120 HP 122 HP
Engine RPM 6350 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 152 Nm 172 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1151 kg 1251 kg
Vehicle Length 4067 mm 4295 mm
Vehicle Width 1697 mm 1694 mm
Vehicle Height 1473 mm 1534 mm
Wheelbase Size 2489 mm 2601 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.4 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8.4 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 50 L


 

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