Volkswagen Sharan 1998 vs Toyota Previa 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Sharan) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Toyota Previa) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Sharan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Sharan engine produces 34 HP more power than Toyota Previa, but torque is 40 NM less than Toyota Previa. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Sharan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 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 Volkswagen Sharan consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Previa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Sharan could require 555 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Sharan consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Previa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 700 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: | 440'000 km | 280'000 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: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. 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: | 4.62 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.77 m | |
| Volkswagen Sharan is 13 cm shorter than the Toyota Previa, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Sharan is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2370 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Sharan is 0.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Previa, which means Volkswagen Sharan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2200 | |
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