2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touran (148 HP) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (104 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 129 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus. 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touran (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Focus | Touran |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
