Toyota Previa vs Volkswagen Eurovan
The Toyota Previa is more fuel-efficient at 18 MPG combined, against 17 MPG for the Volkswagen Eurovan. At EPA assumptions that is about $250 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Toyota Previa | Volkswagen Eurovan | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 54 | 101 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 6 and 7 | 6 and 13 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 207,000 miles | 131,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 18 MPG | 17 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 20 | 15 and 20 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,700 | $3,950 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 54 complaints for the Toyota Previa and 101 for the Volkswagen Eurovan. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 0 for the Toyota Previa, 3 for the Volkswagen Eurovan.