2007 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 2,378 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 137 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 Mitsubishi Outlander (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Outlander | Touran |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2378 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
