2007 Toyota Highlander vs. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, both 2007 Toyota Highlander and 2007 Volkswagen Transporter were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter weights approximately 915 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2007 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander 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, 2007 Toyota Highlander (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. 2007 Toyota Highlander has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Transporter has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Highlander | 2007 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Highlander | Transporter |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3311 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
