2005 Peugeot 307 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2005 Peugeot 307 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 307. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 566 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 307. 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 (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 307. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Peugeot 307 | 2005 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
Model | 307 | Touran |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1636 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |