Hyundai ix35 / Tucson (2004 – 2009) vs Volkswagen Touran (2003 – 2006): specs compared

The Hyundai ix35 / Tucson is the more powerful of the two, with up to 175 hp against 170 hp. The Volkswagen Touran is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 10.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 239 km/h against 180 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 7.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,398 kg against 1,470 kg. At 4,389 mm, the Volkswagen Touran is 63 mm longer than the Hyundai ix35 / Tucson.

Specification Hyundai ix35 / Tucson Hyundai ix35 / Tucson 2004 – 2009 Volkswagen Touran Volkswagen Touran 2003 – 2006
Overview
Origin South Korea Germany
Documented years 2004 – 2009 2003 – 2006
Body style — —
Variants 8 11
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid
Drive FWD · AWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Manual
Performance
Power 111 – 175 hp 90 – 170 hp
Torque 184 – 305 Nm 148 – 350 Nm
0–100 km/h 10.3 – 12.8 s 9.0 – 14.9 s
Top speed 162 – 180 km/h 171 – 239 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 7.0 – 8.0 L/100 km 5.9 – 7.9 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,326 mm 4,389 mm
Width 1,796 mm 1,791 mm
Height 1,679 mm 1,651 mm
Wheelbase 2,629 mm 2,680 mm
Curb weight 1,470 – 1,858 kg 1,398 – 1,538 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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