2006 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 1340 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touran (220 Nm @ 1550 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2011 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Focus | Touran |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1981 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1550 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |
