2007 Toyota Yaris vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2007 Toyota Yaris and 2007 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 503 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Toyota Yaris | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Yaris | Touran |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1364 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |