2005 Toyota Sienna vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sienna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (305 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (230 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 270 kg more than 2005 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Volkswagen Touareg (411 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (328 Nm). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Sienna | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sienna | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 20.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |
