2003 Honda City vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda City would be higher. At 1,341 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda City is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touran (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 1367 kg more than 2003 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volkswagen Touran (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda City | 2010 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | City | Touran |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1550 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |