2007 Nissan Murano vs. 2010 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen T5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Murano (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen T5. (172 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 515 kg more than 2007 Nissan Murano.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Volkswagen T5 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Murano. (331 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Murano | 2010 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Murano | T5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |
