Car comparison

Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6vsNissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Nissan Teana

3.5 i V6

245 hp3498 ccGasolineFWDNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2008
VS

Nissan Bluebird (U14)

2.0 SSS-Z

190 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDCVTNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-1998

Comparison overview

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Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6

  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.0 L/100 km
    15.7 mpg US
    18.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissanTeana3.5 i V6NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Power
245hp183kW
190hp142kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
196Nm145lb-ft
Curb weight
1,589kg3,503lb
1,250kg2,756lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
66.7s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
63.2s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
31.0s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
648km403mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,845mm191in
4,565mm180in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,695mm67in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,395mm55in
Wheelbase
2,775mm109in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,465mm58in
Rear track
1,535mm60in
1,455mm57in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
476L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-ZPowerTorque
  • Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
NissanTeana3.5 i V66,000 rpm3,600 rpm6,250 rpm
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z7,000 rpm6,000 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissanTeana3.5 i V6NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.0 s
31.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
245 hp
183 kW
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
190 hp
142 kW

Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6 has 55 hp more than Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z and Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
196 Nm
145 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
1,589 kg
3,503 lb
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
1,250 kg
2,756 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanTeana3.5 i V67.9 s
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z7.8 s

Although Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6 has more power, Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z and Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6 and Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
245 hp
183 kW
7.9 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
190 hp
142 kW
7.8 s
222 km/h
138 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
476 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,845 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,565 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
7.9 s
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
7.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissanTeana3.5 i V6NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Power
245 hp
183 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
196 Nm
145 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,589 kg
3,503 lb
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
476 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,845 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,565 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Range score
648 km
403 mi
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Trunk score
476 L
16.8 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleNissan Teana 3.5 i V6Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Has 134 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z

  • Is 339 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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