2006 Volkswagen Touran vs. 2011 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2011 Nissan Patrol is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1467 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Patrol 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, 2011 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. 2011 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Touran will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volkswagen Touran | 2011 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
| Model | Touran | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1318 kg | 2785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3075 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |
