2000 Kia Avella vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Avella would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 364 kg more than 2000 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Avella | 2005 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Avella | Touran |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1322 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2680 mm |
