2012 Nissan Quest vs. 2008 Audi TT
To start off, 2012 Nissan Quest is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi TT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi TT would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2008 Audi TT. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Quest weights approximately 656 kg more than 2008 Audi TT. 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, 2012 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi TT. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Quest | 2008 Audi TT | |
| Make | Nissan | Audi |
| Model | Quest | TT |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1991 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1816 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
