2000 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 38 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour.
Because 2000 Volkswagen Sharan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan 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, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. (271 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour has automatic transmission and 2000 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Volkswagen Sharan | 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
| Model | Sharan | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1747 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
