2008 Fiat Bravo vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Bravo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Bravo would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 24 kg more than 2008 Fiat Bravo.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Bravo. (206 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Bravo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Bravo | 2012 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Bravo | Touran |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 206 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |