2003 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2010 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen CC is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen CC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen CC (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 202 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen CC.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen CC. (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Nissan Pathfinder | 2010 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pathfinder | CC |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
