2012 Volkswagen Touran vs. 2013 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2013 Nissan Cube is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Cube is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Cube (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Cube should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 159 kg more than 2013 Nissan Cube.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Touran (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Touran | 2013 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
| Model | Touran | Cube |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1550 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1453 kg | 1294 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
