2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2007 Honda CR-V 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 468 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Touran.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V 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, 2007 Honda CR-V 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 Touran (240 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | CR-V | Touran |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1522 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
