2009 Toyota Sienna vs. 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 2009 Toyota Sienna and 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle. (129 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 128 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle. 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 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle. 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 Volkswagen Caravelle (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Toyota Sienna | 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Sienna | Caravelle |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Size | 3456 cc | 2460 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |