2008 Fiat Punto vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Punto 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Punto. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 505 kg more than 2008 Fiat Punto. 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 (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Punto | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Punto | Touran |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 14.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |