Nissan Pathfinder vs Volkswagen Touareg Comparison

Nissan Pathfinder

Volkswagen Touareg

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How they stack

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Pathfinder

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Touareg

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CarExpert Score

CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.

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8.0

8.3

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Based on the Nissan Pathfinder Ti (4WD)

Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

Long distance driving

Towing

Fuel Efficiency

71L

746 km

90L

612 km

ANCAP Safety Rating

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$71,490 - $81,490

$89,240 - $117,540

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CarExpert's Take

Mike Costello

Senior Contributor

Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Bold American design
Family-friendly interior
Decent towing capacity

Misses

No hybrid or diesel options
Qashqai has a better touchscreen
You'll desire the Ti-L's extra features

Mike Costello

Senior Contributor

Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Outstanding ride and handling
Sturdy, premium-feeling cabin
Even the base V6 diesel has grunt

Misses

Lots of optional extras
Needs a full-size spare wheel
Daft steering wheel 'buttons'

Standard Features

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Wireless phone charger

Powered tailgate

Rear air vents

Adaptive cruise control

Climate control

Reversing sensors

Reversing camera

Autonomous emergency braking

Optional Features

Premium Paint (+$750)
Two-tone Paint (+$1,400)

Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
Pearl Effect Paint (+$2,200)
Sound & Comfort Package (+$7,600)

Colours Available

The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder is available in the following colours:

Glacier White
Scarlet Ember
Super Black
Gun Metallic
Brilliant Silver
Ivory Pearl
Deep Ocean Blue Pearl

The Ti and Ti-L are also available in the following two-tone treatments:

Boulder Grey with black roof
Scarlet Ember with black roof
Ivory Pearl with black roof
Gun Metallic with black roof

Reviews

2023 Nissan Pathfinder Ti review

The new Nissan Pathfinder family SUV has been a long time coming, and as you'd expect it's a huge improvement.

Mike Costello

8.3

2023 Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI review

The base VW Touareg drives like a luxury Euro SUV, but isn't priced like one. It's a winning formula, even a few years into its life cycle.

Mike Costello

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Specs

Type
DIRECT FUEL INJ		TURBO CDI
Size (cc)
3498		2967
Size (L)
3.5L		3.0L
Induction
V6		TURBO V6
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
24		24
Power
202kW		170kW - 210kW
Power RPM
6400		4000
Torque
340Nm		500Nm - 600Nm
Torque RPM
4800		1750
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
10.3		15.5

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Nissan Pathfinder vs Volkswagen Touareg Comparison