2006 Nissan Murano vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,506 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 726 kg more than 2006 Nissan Murano.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Murano. (334 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Murano | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Murano | Touareg |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.8: 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 100 L |