Toyota Hiace 2004 vs Volkswagen Multivan 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 15.3 seconds | |
| Toyota Hiace engine produces 21 HP less power than Volkswagen Multivan, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volkswagen Multivan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Multivan) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Toyota Hiace) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.98 m | 1.94 m | |
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Toyota Hiace is smaller, but slightly higher. Toyota Hiace is 20 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Multivan, 21 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Hiace is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 3`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 9200 | |
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