Toyota Previa 2001 vs Volkswagen Sharan 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 19.1 seconds | |
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Toyota Previa is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Previa engine produces 6 HP more power than Volkswagen Sharan, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Volkswagen Sharan. Thanks to more power Toyota Previa reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Previa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Previa consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 1000 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 | 560'000 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 | 4 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 10 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Seat Alhambra, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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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