2006 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 530 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2006 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | Lancer | Touran |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 10.6 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 | 1175 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |