2007 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2007 Nissan Pathfinder and 2007 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 81 kg more than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Pathfinder | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Pathfinder | Touareg |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3954 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |