Toyota Previa 2001 vs Volkswagen Sharan 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 19.3 seconds | |
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Toyota Previa is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Previa engine produces 26 HP more power than Volkswagen Sharan, whereas torque is 48 NM more than Volkswagen Sharan. Thanks to more power Toyota Previa reaches 100 km/h speed 5.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Sharan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Previa consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Previa could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Previa consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 1080 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Sharan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 600'000 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 | 5 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 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Toledo, Seat Cordoba | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Previa 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 | |||
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 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1000 | |
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