Toyota Porte: Which Version Should You Buy?
The Toyota Porte was offered as a Compact Van across two generations, covering July 2004 through December 2020. Choosing among its six listed versions comes down to engine output, transmission, drive system, ground clearance, and—where weight data is available—power-to-weight ratio. The first generation uses 4-speed Automatic transmissions, while the second generation uses Variable transmissions.
The Toyota Porte was offered as a Compact Van across two generations, covering July 2004 through December 2020. Choosing among its six listed versions comes down to engine output, transmission, drive system, ground clearance, and—where weight data is available—power-to-weight ratio. The first generation uses 4-speed Automatic transmissions, while the second generation uses Variable transmissions. Buyers choosing FWD can select a 1.3 or 1.5 engine in either generation; AWD is paired with a 1.5 engine. Prices, fuel consumption, acceleration, top speed, reliability, and common-problem data are not measured here, so they cannot be used to rank the versions.
Toyota Porte generations: what changed?
The first-generation Toyota Porte ran from July 2004 to June 2012. It is a Compact Van with three listed versions: 1.3 AT with 88 hp and FWD, 1.5 AT with 105 hp and AWD, and 1.5 AT with 109 hp and FWD. Every version has a 4-speed Automatic transmission, a naturally aspirated Gasoline inline 4-cylinder engine, and distributed injection (multi-point).
The second-generation Toyota Porte ran from July 2012 to December 2020. It is also a Compact Van with three listed versions: 1.3 CVT with 94 hp and FWD, 1.5 CVT with 103 hp and AWD, and 1.5 CVT with 109 hp and FWD. Every version uses a Variable transmission and a naturally aspirated Gasoline inline 4-cylinder engine with distributed injection (multi-point). Compared with the earlier equivalents, the second-generation 1.3 gains 6 hp, while the second-generation FWD 1.5 retains 109 hp. The AWD 1.5 decreases from 105 hp to 103 hp but increases from 138 Nm to 141 Nm.
Toyota Porte engine specs and version comparison
| Generation | Exact version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | 1.3 AT | 88 hp (64 kW) at 6000 rpm | 121 Nm at 4400 rpm | 1298 cc | 92 | 4 | Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| First | 1.5 AT, 105 hp | 105 hp (77 kW) at 6000 rpm | 138 Nm at 4200 rpm | 1496 cc | 92 | 4 | Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| First | 1.5 AT, 109 hp | 109 hp (80 kW) at 6000 rpm | 141 Nm at 4200 rpm | 1496 cc | 92 | 4 | Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Second | 1.3 CVT | 94 hp (69 kW) at 6000 rpm | 121 Nm at 4000 rpm | 1329 cc | 92 | 4 | Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Second | 1.5 CVT, 103 hp | 103 hp (76 kW) at 6000 rpm | 141 Nm at 4200 rpm | 1496 cc | 95 | 4 | Inline | No | Variable | AWD |
| Second | 1.5 CVT, 109 hp | 109 hp (80 kW) at 6000 rpm | 141 Nm at 4200 rpm | 1496 cc | 95 | 4 | Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
The first-generation 1.3 AT produces approximately 67.8 hp per litre, while the second-generation 1.3 CVT produces approximately 70.7 hp per litre. Among the 1.5 versions, the first-generation AWD 1.5 AT produces approximately 70.2 hp per litre, the second-generation AWD 1.5 CVT produces approximately 68.9 hp per litre, and both 109 hp FWD versions produce approximately 72.9 hp per litre.
For torque, the 1.3 AT and 1.3 CVT both deliver 121 Nm, although the 1.3 CVT reaches that figure at 4000 rpm rather than 4400 rpm. The 109 hp FWD 1.5 versions have 20 Nm more torque than either 1.3. Within the first generation, the FWD 1.5 AT has 4 hp and 3 Nm more than the AWD 1.5 AT. Within the second generation, the FWD 1.5 CVT has 6 hp more than the AWD 1.5 CVT, while both produce 141 Nm.
Toyota Porte performance, mpg, and fuel consumption
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is not measured for the 1.3 AT, either 1.5 AT, the 1.3 CVT, or either 1.5 CVT. Top speed is likewise not measured for any listed Toyota Porte version.
City fuel consumption, highway fuel consumption, and combined fuel consumption are not measured for all six versions. Consequently, mpg is not measured, and no version can be identified as the most economical from these data. CO2 output is also not measured for every version.
Fuel grade does differ. All three first-generation versions use fuel labelled 92. In the second generation, the 1.3 CVT uses 92, whereas both 1.5 CVT versions use 95. Every version has a 45-litre fuel tank. The second-generation versions are rated Euro 4; an emissions class is not measured for the first-generation versions.
Toyota Porte dimensions, weight, and clearance
Overall exterior dimensions are not measured for any listed version, and wheel sizes are not measured for any version. Ground clearance and selected weight figures are available:
| Generation | Exact version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Fuel tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | 1.3 AT | 1090 kg | not measured | 150 mm | 45 L | not measured |
| First | 1.5 AT, 105 hp | 1200 kg | 1475 kg | 135 mm | 45 L | not measured |
| First | 1.5 AT, 109 hp | 1110 kg | not measured | 150 mm | 45 L | not measured |
| Second | 1.3 CVT | not measured | not measured | 150 mm | 45 L | not measured |
| Second | 1.5 CVT, 103 hp | 1230 kg | 1505 kg | 150 mm | 45 L | not measured |
| Second | 1.5 CVT, 109 hp | not measured | not measured | 150 mm | 45 L | not measured |
The first-generation 1.3 AT carries approximately 12.4 kg per horsepower. The first-generation AWD 1.5 AT carries approximately 11.4 kg per horsepower, while the first-generation FWD 1.5 AT carries approximately 10.2 kg per horsepower. On the available figures, that 109 hp FWD version has the strongest power-to-weight ratio of the first generation.
The second-generation AWD 1.5 CVT carries approximately 11.9 kg per horsepower. A direct power-to-weight comparison with either second-generation FWD version is impossible because their kerb weights are not measured.
Among versions with both kerb and gross weights recorded, the first-generation AWD 1.5 AT has a 275 kg difference between those figures, as does the second-generation AWD 1.5 CVT. The newer AWD version is 30 kg heavier in both kerb and gross terms. It also provides 15 mm more ground clearance than the earlier AWD version.
All versions use ventilated disc front brakes and Drum rear brakes. Front suspension is Independent, spring throughout. The second-generation AWD 1.5 CVT has Independent, spring rear suspension; the database labels the other versions’ rear suspension as semi-independent and spring.
Which Toyota Porte version should you buy?
For the strongest output in the catalogue, choose a 109 hp FWD 1.5: either the first-generation 1.5 AT or the second-generation 1.5 CVT. Both produce 109 hp and 141 Nm from 1496 cc. The decision is therefore mainly between generations and transmissions: the earlier car uses a 4-speed Automatic and fuel labelled 92, while the later car uses a Variable transmission, fuel labelled 95, and carries a Euro 4 rating. Fuel consumption and acceleration are not measured, so neither can be claimed as faster or cheaper to run.
For AWD, the choice is between the first-generation 1.5 AT with 105 hp and 138 Nm and the second-generation 1.5 CVT with 103 hp and 141 Nm. The newer version gives up 2 hp but adds 3 Nm and 15 mm of ground clearance. It is also 30 kg heavier and uses 95 rather than 92. Choose the earlier AWD version if the extra 2 hp, lower measured weight, 4-speed Automatic, or 92 fuel matters more; choose the later AWD version if 3 additional Nm, 150 mm clearance, a Variable transmission, or Euro 4 is the priority.
For a smaller engine with FWD, the second-generation 1.3 CVT has the numerical advantage over the first-generation 1.3 AT. Its 1329 cc engine produces 94 hp, which is 6 hp more than the earlier 1298 cc engine, while torque remains 121 Nm. Peak torque also arrives 400 rpm earlier. Both use 92 and provide 150 mm of ground clearance, but only the first-generation version has a measured kerb weight: 1090 kg.
The most convincing all-round choice on the supplied specifications is the second-generation 1.5 CVT with 109 hp and FWD. It combines the joint-highest output of 109 hp with 141 Nm, 150 mm of clearance, a Variable transmission, and Euro 4. Buyers who specifically require AWD should instead consider the second-generation 1.5 CVT with 103 hp, accepting 6 hp less output in exchange for AWD. If a conventional 4-speed Automatic or fuel labelled 92 is the deciding requirement, the corresponding first-generation 1.5 AT versions are the alternatives. Prices, availability for sale, maintenance costs, engine-oil capacity, reliability, and common problems are not measured, so those factors require separate evidence before purchase.