2007 Volkswagen Touran vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2007 Volkswagen Touran and 2007 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S80 weights approximately 78 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.
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 Volvo S80 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Volkswagen Touran | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
Model | Touran | S80 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1498 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |