2005 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 2,378 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander (160 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 87 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander will offer significantly more control. 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 Mitsubishi Outlander (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Touran will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | Outlander | Touran |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2378 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92.8 mm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1563 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |