2011 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2011 Nissan Versa
To start off, both 2011 Hyundai Tucson and 2011 Nissan Versa were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Tucson (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Versa. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 260 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Hyundai Tucson (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Hyundai Tucson | 2011 Nissan Versa | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Tucson | Versa |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 1251 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4399 mm | 4295 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1534 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |