2005 Seat Arosa vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 592 kg more than 2005 Seat Arosa. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Arosa | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Arosa | Touran |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 13.5:1 |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 974 kg | 1566 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |