2010 Volkswagen Touran vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 275 kg more than 2012 Nissan Navara.
Because 2012 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara 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, 2012 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. 2012 Nissan Navara has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Touran will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Touran | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
| Model | Touran | Navara |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1550 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2307 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
