1999 Seat Toledo vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1999 Seat Toledo. (90 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 182 kg more than 1999 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Seat Toledo (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Seat Toledo | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Toledo | Touran |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1427 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
