1998 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 2000 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2000 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Forester (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 329 kg more than 2000 Subaru Forester.
Because 2000 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Volkswagen Sharan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Subaru Forester (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volkswagen Sharan. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volkswagen Sharan. 2000 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 1998 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 1998 Volkswagen Sharan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Volkswagen Sharan | 2000 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Subaru |
| Model | Sharan | Forester |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
