2007 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet HHR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet HHR would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet HHR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet HHR (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 493 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet HHR.
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, 2007 Chevrolet HHR (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet HHR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet HHR | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | HHR | Touran |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2189 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1073 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
