2011 Volkswagen T5 vs. 2010 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen T5 is newer by 1 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen T5. (129 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen T5.
Because 2010 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen T5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Titan 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, 2010 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen T5. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen T5. 2010 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen T5 has manual transmission. 2011 Volkswagen T5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen T5 | 2010 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
| Model | T5 | Titan |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2459 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3410 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |
