2009 Toyota Sienna vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1013 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna 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, 2009 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. 2009 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Touran will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Toyota Sienna | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Sienna | Touran |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3456 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2586 kg | 1573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |