2000 Toyota Avalon vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avalon (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 123 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avalon. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Avalon | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Avalon | Touran |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
