2008 Volkswagen Touran vs. 2010 Lexus LS
To start off, 2010 Lexus LS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus LS weights approximately 794 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Lexus LS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Lexus LS 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, 2010 Lexus LS (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Touran | 2010 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Lexus |
| Model | Touran | LS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3091 mm |
