2008 Volkswagen Touran vs. 2008 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, both 2008 Volkswagen Touran and 2008 Volkswagen Transporter were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Transporter weights approximately 778 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 Transporter (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Touran | 2008 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Touran | Transporter |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 2344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3010 mm |
