2003 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2012 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2012 Nissan Maxima is newer by 9 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 15 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Maxima. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 644 kg more than 2012 Nissan Maxima. 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 2012 Nissan Maxima. 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Maxima. (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
Model | Touareg | Maxima |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
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 | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1606 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4841 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1859 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 20.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 76 L |