2007 Subaru Impreza vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Impreza (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 168 kg more than 2007 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2007 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.
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2007 Subaru Impreza | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
Model | Impreza | Touran |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 13.5:1 |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1566 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |