2011 Nissan Titan vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Titan.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (580 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Titan. (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Nissan Titan | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Titan | Touareg |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5551 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4060 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 100 L |