2011 Dodge Nitro vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2011 Dodge Nitro and 2011 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 504 kg more than 2011 Dodge Nitro.
Because 2011 Dodge Nitro 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 2011 Dodge Nitro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Dodge Nitro (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. 2011 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2011 Volkswagen Touran will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Nitro | 2011 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Nitro | Touran |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1803 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4544 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1791 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2764 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 60 L |
