2006 Toyota Hilux vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2006 Toyota Hilux is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 144 kg more than 2006 Toyota Hilux. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Hilux 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, 2006 Toyota Hilux (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Hilux | 2005 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Hilux | Touran |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
