2004 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2011 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 7 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 3,187 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2011 Nissan X-Trail. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 87 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (310 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan X-Trail. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
| Model | Touareg | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3187 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2229 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |
