2008 Volkswagen Touran vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 510 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.
Because 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touran, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Touran will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Volkswagen Touran | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
Model | Touran | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 266 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1498 kg | 2008 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4884 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1829 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |