2006 Toyota Corolla vs. 2006 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2006 Toyota Corolla and 2006 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Multivan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Corolla (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 1036 kg more than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Multivan (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Multivan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Corolla | 2006 Volkswagen Multivan | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corolla | Multivan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1786 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
