Honda FR-V 2007 vs Volkswagen Touran 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Honda FR-V is more dynamic to drive. Honda FR-V engine produces 38 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Volkswagen Touran. Thanks to more power Honda FR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Honda FR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda FR-V consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran, which means that by driving the Honda FR-V over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda FR-V consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Touran engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Civic | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Touran might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Touran engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.64 m | |
| Honda FR-V is 13 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Touran, 2 cm wider, while the height of Honda FR-V is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1049 litres | 1989 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touran has more luggage space. Honda FR-V has 256 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touran. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touran (by 940 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda FR-V is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Touran, which means Honda FR-V can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3000 | |
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