2008 Nissan Murano vs. 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Murano and 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Murano (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Murano weights approximately 572 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Murano 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, 2008 Nissan Murano (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco. (240 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Murano | 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Murano | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1404 mm |
