2006 Peugeot 206 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2006 Peugeot 206 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touran (113 HP) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 206. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 424 kg more than 2006 Peugeot 206. 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 (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 206. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Peugeot 206 | 2006 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 206 | Touran |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 113 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.3 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
