2007 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2007 Ford Focus and 2007 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 192 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus. 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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Focus | Touran |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 10.2 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 | 1366 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
