2005 Nissan Titan vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Titan and 2005 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1019 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (126 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Nissan Titan | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Titan | Golf |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5556 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 514 Nm | 126 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2208 kg | 1189 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 55 L |