2012 Volkswagen Touran vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Touran and 2012 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 123 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2012 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. 2012 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Touran will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Volkswagen Touran | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
Model | Touran | Tundra |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1550 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1453 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |