2013 Nissan Versa vs. 2013 Toyota Avalon

To start off, both 2013 Nissan Versa and 2013 Toyota Avalon were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Avalon (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Versa. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 528 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Versa. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Versa. 2013 Toyota Avalon has automatic transmission and 2013 Nissan Versa has manual transmission. 2013 Nissan Versa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Avalon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Nissan Versa 2013 Toyota Avalon
Make Nissan Toyota
Model Versa Avalon
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1600 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 264 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 145 Nm 336 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 83 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 5-speed manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1608 kg
Vehicle Length 4455 mm 4960 mm
Vehicle Width 1695 mm 1835 mm
Vehicle Height 1514 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2820 mm
Fuel Consumption 5.4 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 7.3 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 41 L 64 L


 

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