2004 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (220 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Nitro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2010 Dodge Nitro (359 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 Nm). This means 2010 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Dodge |
| Model | Touareg | Nitro |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3196 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2764 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 74 L |
