2011 Nissan Versa vs. 2010 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Nissan Versa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Versa. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 686 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, 2010 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Versa | 2010 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Versa | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1937 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4295 mm | 5105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1966 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1534 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
