2007 Nissan Titan vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP) has 99 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (218 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 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 Titan (522 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (407 Nm). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Nissan Titan 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
Make Nissan Volkswagen
Model Titan Touareg
Year Released 2007 2009
Body Type Pickup SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5552 cc 2966 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 218 HP
Torque 522 Nm 407 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1910 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.2 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 18.2 L/100km 13.8 L/100km


 

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