2008 Mazda Etude vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda Etude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda Etude would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 310 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda Etude | 2012 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Etude | Touran |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1598 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 142 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 | 9.4:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1064 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
