2005 Toyota Avensis vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2005 Toyota Avensis and 2005 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 163 kg more than 2005 Toyota Avensis. 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Avensis | 2005 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Avensis | Touran |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
