2007 Toyota Avanza vs. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Avanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Avanza would be higher. At 2,000 cc, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (113 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 678 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, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Avanza | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Avanza | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1094 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2919 mm |
