2012 Volkswagen T5 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touran

To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen T5 and 2012 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen T5. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 896 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Touran.

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, 2012 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen T5. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen T5.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Volkswagen T5 2012 Volkswagen Touran
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model T5 Touran
Year Released 2012 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1896 cc 1968 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 104 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 3500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.5 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 95.5 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 159 km/hour 200 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 19 seconds 10.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2270 kg 1374 kg
Vehicle Length 5300 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1970 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 3410 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.7 L/100km 6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 60 L


 

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