2005 Volkswagen Touran vs. 2010 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Polo 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. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Polo (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 266 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Polo.
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 Polo (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Polo 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 Polo | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Touran | Polo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1088 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1682 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
