2005 Volkswagen GTI vs. 2010 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2010 Nissan Titan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen GTI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen GTI would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen GTI. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen GTI.

Let's talk about torque, 2010 Nissan Titan (522 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen GTI. (264 Nm). This means 2010 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen GTI.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Volkswagen GTI 2010 Nissan Titan
Make Volkswagen Nissan
Model GTI Titan
Year Released 2005 2010
Body Type Hatchback Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2784 cc 5551 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 264 Nm 522 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.8:1
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 5710 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 3560 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.1 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.7 L/100km 19.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 106 L