2009 Lada Kalina vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina is newer by 1 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. Both 2009 Lada Kalina and 2008 Volkswagen Touran are equipped with a 1,595 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 418 kg more than 2009 Lada Kalina.
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 (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lada Kalina | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
Model | Kalina | Touran |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 120 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |