2006 Lancia Thesis vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2006 Lancia Thesis 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 2,397 cc, 2006 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lancia Thesis (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touran.
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 Lancia Thesis (447 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. 2006 Lancia Thesis has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Touran will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Lancia Thesis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lancia Thesis | 2006 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
Model | Thesis | Touran |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2397 cc | 1894 cc |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |