2008 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2008 Daewoo Kalos and 2008 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 496 kg more than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Daewoo Kalos | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Daewoo | Volkswagen |
Model | Kalos | Touran |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 13.5:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1566 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |