2006 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 285 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus.
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 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus. 2008 Volkswagen Touran has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Touran will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Focus | Touran |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 178 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1213 kg | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |