2007 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 30 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg.
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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pathfinder | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
