2004 Volkswagen Touran vs. 2010 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2010 Toyota Yaris is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Yaris (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 524 kg more than 2010 Toyota Yaris.
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, 2004 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Yaris. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Volkswagen Touran | 2010 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Touran | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1689 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |
