2002 Toyota Ipsum vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Ipsum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Ipsum would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Ipsum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Ipsum (158 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Ipsum should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 292 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 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Ipsum. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Ipsum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Ipsum | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ipsum | Touran |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
