2008 Mazda 3 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda 3 would be higher. Both 2008 Mazda 3 and 2010 Volkswagen Touran are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 183 kg more than 2008 Mazda 3.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 3. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda 3 | 2010 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
Model | 3 | Touran |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |