Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6vsNissan Murano II (Z51) · Facelift 2010 3.5 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)

3.6 FSI V6

280 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2013
VS

Nissan Murano II (Z51) · Facelift 2010

3.5 V6

249 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDCVTNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    859 km
    534 mi
  • Largest trunk
    580 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Power
280hp209kW
249hp186kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
334Nm246lb-ft
Curb weight
2,103kg4,636lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Gross weight
2,800kg6,173lb
2,365kg5,214lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
103.8s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
91.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
39.0s
Calculated
41.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
171Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
859km534mi
Calculated
774km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,597cc220cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,795mm189in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,940mm76in
1,885mm74in
Height
1,709mm67in
1,720mm68in
Wheelbase
2,893mm114in
2,825mm111in
Front track
1,656mm65in
1,610mm63in
Rear track
1,676mm66in
1,610mm63in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
178mm7in
Trunk volume
580L
402L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
82L
CO2 emissions-
248g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 rpm
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V66,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.0 s
41.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
280 hp
209 kW
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
249 hp
186 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6 has 31 hp more than Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6 and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6: 31 hp (23 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
334 Nm
246 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
2,103 kg
4,636 lb
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
1,830 kg
4,034 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
228 km/h
142 mph
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V67.8 s
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V68.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6 and Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6 and Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
859 km
534 mi
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
774 km
481 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
280 hp
209 kW
7.8 s
228 km/h
142 mph
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
249 hp
186 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
7.8 s
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
8.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
249 hp
186 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
334 Nm
246 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.0 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
2,103 kg
4,636 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 in
Range score
859 km
534 mi
774 km
481 mi
CO2 score
-
248 g/km
Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Has 26 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 85 km (53 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 178 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6

  • Is 273 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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