2010 Nissan Titan vs. 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,598 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Because 2010 Nissan Titan 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 2010 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan, 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, 2010 Nissan Titan (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Titan | 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Titan | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5598 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 313 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1809 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
