2011 Nissan Xterra vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 374 kg more than 2011 Nissan Xterra.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Xterra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Xterra | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Xterra | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1882 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4539 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1902 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
