Volkswagen Touran 2003 vs Volkswagen Touran 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | 13.2 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Touran 2003 engine produces 14 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran 2006, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Volkswagen Touran 2006. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Touran 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | no data | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1989 litres | 1989 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 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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