Comparison - Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek 2023 - vs - Volkswagen Touareg Edition 20 2022

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Nissan Terrano

Also called:

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Average Price: 
$
42,820
Updated: 
19 Jan 2023
£
67,640
Updated: 
15 Aug 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2024
Total Seating: 
7
5
Transmission: 
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
18.50gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Deep Ocean Blue Pearl
#334583
Baja Storm Metallic
#8C7C6D
Obsidian Green Pearl
#18322F
Super Black
#121212
Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
#852A2B
Gun Metallic
#858887
Brilliant Silver Metallic
#D6D6D6
Pearl White TriCoat
#FAFBF8
Color: 
Chilli Red Metallic
#890C22
Grenadilla Black Metallic
#28282A
Oyster Silver Metallic
#FBFDFE
Sechura Beige Metallic
#CDC8BA
Silicon Grey Metallic
#919393
Tamarind Brown Metallic
#47403E
Meloe Blue Crystal Effect
#314367
Oryx White Premium
#EEEEEE
Pure White
#E2E3E5

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Thoughtful interior storage cubbies,
generous maximum towing capability,
cabin is well isolated from the road.

Cons
Forgettable driving demeanor,
top trims are priced higher than key rivals,
not as off-road capable as a Jeep.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Handsome and spacious interior
Balanced ride and handling
Long list of standard features

Cons
Dated infotainment system
Above-average starting price

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
21.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
23.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
Cylinders: 
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.50L
3.00L
Torque: 
270ft-lbs
at 4 800rpm
331ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
295hp
at 6 400rpm
335hp
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
yes
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Multi-function sports steering wheel with touch control and shift paddles
More in Convenience: 
Adaptive cruise control
Keyless ignition
Leather steering wheel
Adaptive Chassis Control DCC
Multifunction camera
Park Assist - Sensor controlled steering aid to assist parallel or bay parking
Leather wrapped steering wheel
Heated Steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
198.80in
192.90in
Width: 
77.90in
78.10in
Height: 
73.70in
66.70in
Ground Clearance: 
7.70in
Front Track: 
66.70in
Rear Track: 
66.70in
Wheel Base: 
114.20in
114.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
42.30
41.20
Rear Head Room: 
39.60
38.90
Front Leg Room: 
44.30in
Rear leg room: 
35.50in
Front Hip Room: 
58.30in
Front Shoulder Room: 
60.80in
Rear Hip Room: 
56.30in
Rear Shoulder room: 
59.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
80.50cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
6000lbs
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
16.60cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
18.80degrees
Angle of Departure: 
22.80degrees
Curb Weight: 
4605.00lbs
4530.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
1 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors
Ext. mirrors, power-adj., folding, heated, dimming, front pass. exterior mirror lowering funct. a. memory feature
Keyless Access` Keyless locking and starting system with SAFELOCK

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
no
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Leatherette
Bucket front seats
8-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
Multi-level heating driver seat
Heated front seats
Active climate seats in front
Power seats in front, right side with memory feature and seat cushion depth adjustment
Power-adjustable lumbar support in front seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Reclining rear seats
Multi-level heating
Manual folding bench third row seats
Folding center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
rear stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Turn signal in mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control
Three zone climate control
'Air Care Climatronic' (4-zone) with rear air conditioning control panel
Double sun visors with mirror, illuminated, with airbag label on sun visor and B-pillar

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
8.0" infotainment display size
6 total speakers
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Speed sensitive volume control
3 months of provided satellite radio service
Digital Cockpit - 12" high resolution dash display screen with customisable menus and information
e-Sim card for online connectivity
Innovision cockpit inc Navigation system with 15" display screen "Discover Pro Max" and Active info display
8 speakers
2 USB-C ports in the front, 2 USB-C charging sockets on the centre console in rear, charging capacity up to 45 W
Wireless App-Connect
Wireless smartphone charger

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rear exhaust tailpipe
Roof rails - Black
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18"
21 in
Wheels more: 
Temporary spare tire
Underbody mounted spare tire
Wheel locks with extended theft protection
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
285.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R21

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist
Driver attention alert
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
'e-call' Emergency call service
Keyless Access` Keyless locking and starting system with SAFELOCK
Charging cable mode 3 type 2, 32
Extended pedestrian protection measures
Height-adjustable front three-point seat belts with tensioners
Lane keeping system Lane Assist