2000 Kia Sephia II vs. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2000 Kia Sephia II and 2000 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sephia II. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sephia II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 608 kg more than 2000 Kia Sephia II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan (220 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sephia II. (145 Nm). This means 2000 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sephia II.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Kia Sephia II | 2000 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Sephia II | Sharan |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |