2005 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (245 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 457 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2005 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (382 Nm) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. (175 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Tacoma | 2011 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tacoma | Touran |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
