2007 Toyota Corolla vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1066 kg more than 2007 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (310 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Corolla | 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corolla | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.5 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 2214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 19.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
