Toyota Previa 2001 vs Volkswagen Sharan 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Toyota Previa) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volkswagen Sharan) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Sharan is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Previa engine produces 34 HP less power than Volkswagen Sharan, but torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Sharan. Due to the lower power, Toyota Previa reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 10.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Previa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Previa consumes 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan, which means that by driving the Toyota Previa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 555 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Previa consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Previa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Sharan engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Sharan might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Sharan engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Toyota Previa 2001 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Previa 2001 2.0 engine Volkswagen Sharan 1998 1.8 engine: The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.73 m | |
| Toyota Previa is 13 cm longer than the Volkswagen Sharan, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Previa is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2370 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Previa is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Sharan, which means Toyota Previa can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1000 | |
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