2006 Isuzu KB vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touran

To start off, both 2006 Isuzu KB 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 2,405 cc, 2006 Isuzu KB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Isuzu KB (126 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Isuzu KB should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Isuzu KB weights approximately 686 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 Isuzu KB is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Isuzu KB. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touran, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Isuzu KB. (204 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Isuzu KB.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Isuzu KB 2006 Volkswagen Touran
Make Isuzu Volkswagen
Model KB Touran
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Pickup Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2405 cc 1894 cc
Horse Power 126 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 204 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 19.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2004 kg 1318 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1740 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 3060 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 5.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 60 L


 

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