2008 Nissan Titan vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. (309 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Titan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Titan. (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Titan | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Titan | Touareg |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 4921 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 100 L |