2008 Nissan Rogue vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Rogue and 2008 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Rogue (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Rogue should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Rogue weights approximately 855 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Rogue is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Rogue 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 Volkswagen Touran (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Rogue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Rogue | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rogue | Touran |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2486 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
