2008 Pontiac Solstice vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Pontiac Solstice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Pontiac Solstice would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac Solstice (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Touran.
Because 2008 Pontiac Solstice is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Pontiac Solstice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touran, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Pontiac Solstice (254 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Pontiac Solstice | 2011 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Solstice | Touran |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1550 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |
