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