2009 GMC Envoy vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2009 GMC Envoy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Envoy (300 HP) has 196 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1161 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 GMC Envoy 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, 2009 GMC Envoy (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Envoy | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Envoy | Touran |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |
