The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6 4x4 XTronic (08 - 11) vs. VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
€ 46,700
€ 74,600
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,600
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Touareg V8 TDI.
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
VW Touareg V8 TDI
68.1
74.2
82.1
67.3
76.4
86.9
74.2 in
Width
76.4 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
68.1 in
Height
67.3 in
111.2
190.3
113.9
188.8
190.3 in
Length
188.8 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
VW Touareg V8 TDI
4262 lb
Curb Weight
5064 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6437 lb
Weight Difference:
802 lb
15.84 %
General
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Z51
Generation
7P
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 V8 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CKD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
252 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
252 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
246 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
246 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Performance
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
VW Touareg V8 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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16.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.12 lb/hp
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
16.91 lb/hp
15.12 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
22 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
27 mpg
highway
32 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
467 mi
Range
580 mi
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
467 mi
580 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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).
187.2 kWh
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
206.5 kWh
187.2 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1373 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft
