2010 GMC Savana vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touran

To start off, both 2010 GMC Savana and 2010 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (250 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1047 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 GMC Savana is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 GMC Savana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touran, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 GMC Savana (623 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. 2010 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Touran will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 GMC Savana 2010 Volkswagen Touran
Make GMC Volkswagen
Model Savana Touran
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Van Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6600 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 250 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 3200 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 623 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2421 kg 1374 kg
Vehicle Length 5692 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 2017 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 2073 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 3429 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 60 L


 

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