2008 Renault Modus vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Renault Modus 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 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Modus (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Modus should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 73 kg more than 2008 Renault Modus.
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 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Modus. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Modus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Modus | 2006 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Modus | Touran |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |
