2007 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Elantra 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Elantra (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 310 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Elantra.
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 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. (235 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Elantra | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Elantra | Touran |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
