2005 Nissan Titan vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Titan would be higher. 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 29 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 2650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 69 kg more than 2005 Nissan Titan.
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, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (360 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Titan | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Titan | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2181 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 100 L |
