2008 Nissan Murano vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Murano and 2008 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (350 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Murano. (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Murano.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (1,153 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 834 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Murano. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Murano | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Murano | Touareg |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4921 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 1153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |