2012 Toyota Sienna vs. 2012 Renault Koleos
To start off, both 2012 Toyota Sienna and 2012 Renault Koleos were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (187 HP) has 39 more horse power than 2012 Renault Koleos. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Koleos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 289 kg more than 2012 Renault Koleos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Renault Koleos is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Renault Koleos 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, 2012 Renault Koleos (320 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm). This means 2012 Renault Koleos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Toyota Sienna | 2012 Renault Koleos | |
Make | Toyota | Renault |
Model | Sienna | Koleos |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2700 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 252 Nm | 320 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1695 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2690 mm |