2005 Volkswagen Touran vs. 2010 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. Both 2005 Volkswagen Touran and 2010 Volkswagen Passat are equipped with a 1,968 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 1028 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Touran.
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 Passat (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Volkswagen Touran | 2010 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
Model | Touran | Passat |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |