2004 Holden Zafira vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Holden Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Holden Zafira would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Holden Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Holden Zafira (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Holden Zafira should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 38 kg more than 2004 Holden Zafira.
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, 2004 Holden Zafira (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Holden Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Holden Zafira | 2006 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Holden | Volkswagen |
| Model | Zafira | Touran |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
