2002 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 236 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touran (220 Nm @ 1550 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corolla | Touran |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
