2007 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Golf | 2010 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
| Model | Golf | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1844 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
