Volkswagen Sharan 1997 vs Toyota Previa 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 174 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Sharan engine produces 18 HP more power than Toyota Previa, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Toyota Previa. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Sharan reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.6 | 10.8 | |
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The Toyota Previa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Sharan consumes 2.8 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 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Vento | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | |
| 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: | 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. | |||
| Toyota Previa 2000 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
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): | 2`000 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2200 | |
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