2007 Nissan Armada vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 6 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 790 kg more than 2007 Nissan Armada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (580 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Armada | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Armada | Touareg |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5551 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 100 L |