2006 Toyota Previa vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Previa. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Previa weights approximately 96 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Previa. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Previa | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Previa | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2362 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4426 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1809 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1703 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
