2008 Fiat Doblo vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Doblo 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Doblo. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 250 kg more than 2008 Fiat Doblo. 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 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Doblo. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Doblo. 2008 Volkswagen Touran has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Doblo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Touran will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Doblo | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Doblo | Touran |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 136 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
