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 243 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. (138 HP @ 4000 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 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 106 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
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 | 1968 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 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 | 6.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |