2005 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 2 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 254 kg more than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pathfinder | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
