2000 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo 147. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo 147 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 147 (149 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 473 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 147.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 147. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | 147 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1723 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
