2000 Toyota Solara vs. 2005 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Multivan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Multivan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Multivan (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Solara. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Multivan should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Solara weights approximately 73 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Multivan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Solara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Multivan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Volkswagen Multivan (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Solara. (204 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Multivan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Solara | 2005 Volkswagen Multivan | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Solara | Multivan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |
