2005 Toyota Highlander vs. 2012 Renault Trafic
To start off, 2012 Renault Trafic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Highlander (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Renault Trafic. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Trafic.
Because 2005 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Renault Trafic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Renault Trafic (241 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (224 Nm). This means 2012 Renault Trafic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Highlander | 2012 Renault Trafic | |
| Make | Toyota | Renault |
| Model | Highlander | Trafic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2358 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
