2010 Volkswagen Touran vs. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara (164 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 72 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 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (225 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Touran | 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Suzuki |
| Model | Touran | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
