2008 Toyota Condor vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran

To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 2,986 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 149 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Touran.

Because 2008 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Condor will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Condor (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touran.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Toyota Condor 2007 Volkswagen Touran
Make Toyota Volkswagen
Model Condor Touran
Year Released 2008 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2986 cc 1984 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 108 HP
Torque 192 Nm 161 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.6 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 96 mm 92.8 mm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1712 kg 1563 kg
Vehicle Length 5020 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2680 mm


 

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