Nissan Pathfinder R52 or Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)?

2013–2021 vs 2010–2018 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Pathfinder R52 5,042 mm, Touareg II (7P) 4,801 mm — a 24 cm difference.
Boot: Pathfinder R52 453 l, Touareg II (7P) 580 l.
Lowest consumption: Pathfinder R52 8.2 l/100 km, Touareg II (7P) 6.9 l/100 km.
Power: Pathfinder R52 183–209 kW, Touareg II (7P) 150–279 kW.
Standard equipment: Pathfinder R52 28 items (S), Touareg II (7P) 43 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Nissan Pathfinder R522013–2021 · 6 engines · S, SV, SL, PlatinumSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)2010–2018 · 6 engines · Base, R-Line, Executive, Edition XSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Nissan Pathfinder R522013–2021no listings	Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)2010–2018no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,008 mm–5,042 mm	Length4,795 mm–4,801 mm
Width	Width1,960 mm	Width1,940 mm
Height	Height1,766 mm–1,770 mm	Height1,709 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,900 mm	Wheelbase2,893 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance165 mm–180 mm	Ground clearance200 mm–210 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume453 l	Trunk volume580 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,930 kg–2,090 kg	Curb weight2,115 kg–2,385 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank73 l–74 l	Fuel tank85 l–100 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2013–2021	Production years2010–2018
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines6
Power	Power183–209 kW (249–284 hp)	Power150–279 kW (204–379 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5–3.5	Displacement (l)3.0–4.1
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.2 l/100 km · 2.5 Hybrid	Lowest consumption6.9 l/100 km · 3.0 TDI 262
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.4 s · 3.5 V6 2WD	Best 0–100 km/h5.8 s · 4.2 TDI V8
Top speed	Top speed190 km/h	Top speed242 km/h
Trim levelsS · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim28 · S	Items in the base trim43 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim51 · Platinum	Items in the top trim48 · R-Line
Equipment · Comfort9 · 11
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Multi-zone Climate Control	Multi-zone Climate Control✓	Multi-zone Climate Control—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
7 Seats	7 Seats✓	7 Seats—
Third Row of Seats	Third Row of Seats✓	Third Row of Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 6
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 5
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 5
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels—
Roof Rails	Roof Rails—	Roof Rails✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Nissan Pathfinder R52 or Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)?

Length: Nissan Pathfinder R52 5,042 mm, Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4,801 mm (a 241 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,900 vs 2,893 mm. Boot: 453 vs 580 l.

Which uses less fuel — Nissan Pathfinder R52 or Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)?

The most frugal Nissan Pathfinder R52 uses 8.2 l/100 km (2.5 Hybrid); the most frugal Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 6.9 l/100 km (3.0 TDI 262).

Which is more powerful — Nissan Pathfinder R52 or Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)?

The strongest Nissan Pathfinder R52 makes 209 kW (284 hp) (3.5 V6); the strongest Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 279 kW (379 hp) (3.0 TSI Hybrid).

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