2007 Volkswagen Touran vs. 2001 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan X-Trail. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan X-Trail would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan X-Trail (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 142 kg more than 2001 Nissan X-Trail.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Nissan X-Trail (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Touran | 2001 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
| Model | Touran | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1427 kg | 1285 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
