2008 Toyota Condor vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 861 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor 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 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Toyota Condor (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Condor | 2009 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Condor | Touran |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1593 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 158 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |