2008 Volkswagen Touran vs. 2001 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Hyundai Trajet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Hyundai Trajet would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Hyundai Trajet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Trajet. (139 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai Trajet. (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Hyundai Trajet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Touran | 2001 Hyundai Trajet | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Hyundai |
| Model | Touran | Trajet |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
