2008 Nissan Almera vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 720 kg more than 2008 Nissan Almera.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Almera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Touareg (439 Nm) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Almera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Almera | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Almera | Touareg |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4163 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 351 HP |
Torque | 138 Nm | 439 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |