Volkswagen Touran 2003 vs Volkswagen Touran 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 116 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touran 2003 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Touran 2003 engine produces 14 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran 2006, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Volkswagen Touran 2006. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Touran 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touran 2003 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Touran 2003 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran 2006, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Touran 2003 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Touran 2003 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran 2006. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Touran 2003 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 127 mm (5 inches) | 132 mm (5.2 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 2006 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | 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 2003 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance ... More about Volkswagen Touran 2003 1.6 engine Volkswagen Touran 2006 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners. Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Touran 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.64 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Touran 2003 is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Touran 2006, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Touran 2003 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 667 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1989 litres | 1989 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touran 2006 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Touran 2003 has 28 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touran 2006. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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