2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 478 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Touran (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 2006 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Bantam | Touran |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |