2008 Volkswagen Touran vs. 2010 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2010 Toyota RAV4 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 13 kg more than 2010 Toyota RAV4.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota RAV4. 2010 Toyota RAV4 has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Touran will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Touran | 2010 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Touran | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
