2007 Nissan Armada vs. 2012 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen GTI is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen GTI.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. 2007 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen GTI has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen GTI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Nissan Armada | 2012 Volkswagen GTI | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Armada | GTI |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 318 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4213 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 55 L |