Volkswagen Multivan 2003 vs Toyota Hiace 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Multivan engine produces 21 HP more power than Toyota Hiace, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Toyota Hiace. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 4.89 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.98 m | |
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Volkswagen Multivan is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Multivan is 20 cm longer than the Toyota Hiace, 21 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Multivan is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`000 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 5600 | |
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