2006 Nissan Quest vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Quest. (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Quest | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Quest | Touareg |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |