2005 Ford Focus vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touran (104 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 99 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus. 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 (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2010 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Focus | Touran |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
