2006 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler Pacifica and 2006 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler Pacifica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica (251 HP) has 103 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler Pacifica weights approximately 341 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Chrysler Pacifica is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica 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, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler Pacifica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Pacifica | 2006 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pacifica | Touran |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 60 L |
