2009 Nissan Titan vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (216 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2002 Volkswagen Touareg has manual transmission. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Titan | 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Titan | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| 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 | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 19.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 100 L |
