2005 Chevrolet Matiz vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Matiz and 2005 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Matiz. (65 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 778 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Matiz. 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Matiz. (91 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Matiz | 2005 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Matiz | Touran |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |
