2007 Toyota Avanza vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1434 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (600 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avanza has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avanza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Toyota Avanza | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Avanza | Touareg |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.3 mm | 90.2 mm |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2544 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |