2000 Toyota Solara vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touran 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 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Solara. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Solara weights approximately 101 kg more than 2005 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, 2000 Toyota Solara (204 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Solara | 2005 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Solara | Touran |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
