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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 348 kg more than 2008 Fiat Punto.
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 Fiat Punto (195 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.
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 | 1910 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 195 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 12.9 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 | 1150 kg | 1498 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 | 5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |