The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6 4x4 XTronic (08 - 11) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 46,700
€ 62,300
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Nissan Murano 3.5 V6 is 1.7 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR.
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
68.1
74.2
82.1
67.6
78.1
86.3
74.2 in
Width
78.1 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
68.1 in
Height
67.6 in
111.2
190.3
114.3
192
190.3 in
Length
192 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
4262 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6283 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
6.62 %
General
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Z51
Generation
CR
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DEN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
252 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3800 rpm
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
252 hp
282 hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
246 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
246 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Performance
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
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16.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.18 lb/hp
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
16.91 lb/hp
16.18 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
22 mpg
36 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
16 mpg
city
31 mpg
27 mpg
highway
40 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
467 mi
Range
706 mi
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
467 mi
706 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
206.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
135.8 kWh
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
206.5 kWh
135.8 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1720 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft
