2005 Nissan Titan vs. 2012 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Routan is newer by 7 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 22 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Routan. (283 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Routan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 170 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Routan. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Routan. (352 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Routan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Titan | 2012 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Titan | Routan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2208 kg | 2038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 78 L |
