2008 Volkswagen Touran vs. 2008 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, both 2008 Volkswagen Touran and 2008 Hyundai Trajet were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Trajet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 314 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 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Trajet.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Volkswagen Touran | 2008 Hyundai Trajet | |
Make | Volkswagen | Hyundai |
Model | Touran | Trajet |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1498 kg | 1812 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |