2003 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2011 Nissan Quest is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (305 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Quest. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 218 kg more than 2011 Nissan Quest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (411 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
Model | Touareg | Quest |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1854 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 20.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 76 L |