2009 Nissan Murano vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2009 Nissan Murano and 2009 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Murano weights approximately 218 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2009 Nissan Murano (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Murano | 2009 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Murano | Touran |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 60 L |