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Compare Nissan Pathfinder vs Volkswagen Touareg

Nissan Pathfinder
2024 Nissan Pathfinder
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$35,810
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.4
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Volkswagen Touareg
2017 Volkswagen Touareg
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$49,495
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Engine
3.6L V6 Gas
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 23 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
8 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Nissan Pathfinder
2022-2024 Nissan Pathfinder Aft View
2022-2024 Nissan Pathfinder Central Console
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Volkswagen Touareg
2015-2017 Volkswagen Touareg Rear View
2015-2017 Volkswagen Touareg Interior Front View
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
3.6L V6 Gas
Horsepower
284 hp @ 6400 rpm
280 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque
259 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
266 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,317 lbs
N/A
Maximum Towing Capacity
3,500 lbs
7,716 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
23 MPG
19 MPG
City
20 MPG
17 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
23 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.7 Tons/yr
9.2 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
26.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
N/A
448.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
N/A
607.2 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
197.7 in
N/A
Height
70.9 in
68.2 in
Max Width
77.9 in
76.4 in
Front Width
66.9 in
65.2 in
Rear Width
66.9 in
66 in
Wheelbase
114.2 in
113.9 in
Ground Clearance
7.1 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
8 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
44.3 in
41.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
42.3 in
39.6 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
60.8 in
59.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
58.3 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.5 in
36.7 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.6 in
38.9 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
59.6 in
56.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
56.3 in
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
28 in
N/A
Third Row Headroom
37.8 in
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
58.4 in
N/A
Third Row Hip Room
46.7 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
80.5 ft³
64 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
N/A
32.1 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
32.1 ft³

Cargo Box Dimensions

Box Height (Area)
33.3 in
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
N/A
39 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 8"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 8"
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
N/A
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
N/A

Tires

Front Tire
P255/60HR18
P255/55HR18
Rear Tire
P255/60HR18
P255/55HR18
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Glacier White
  • Gun Metallic
  • Super Black
  • Black Oak Brown Metallic
  • Canyon Gray Metallic
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Deep Red Metallic
  • Moonlight Blue Pearl
  • Pure White
  • Reef Blue Metallic
  • Reflex Silver Metallic
  • Sand Gold Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Charcoal, Cloth Seating Surfaces
  • Black Anthracite, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Cornsilk Beige, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Rear A/C
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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