2006 Subaru Baja vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Baja. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Baja would be higher. At 2,458 cc, 2006 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Baja (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran.
Because 2006 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Baja will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Baja (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Baja | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
| Model | Baja | Touran |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
