2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Strada and 2007 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (84 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 889 kg more than 2007 Fiat Strada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Fiat Strada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Strada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Strada | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Strada | Touareg |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 2194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 100 L |