2008 Nissan Titan vs. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Transporter 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 (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter.
Because 2008 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan 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 Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. 2008 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Transporter has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Titan | 2007 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Titan | Transporter |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |
