2003 Toyota Previa vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Previa (157 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Previa weights approximately 171 kg more than 2005 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, 2003 Toyota Previa (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Previa | 2005 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Previa | Touran |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
