2001 Honda Fit vs. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2001 Honda Fit is newer by 1 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 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 64 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fit. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 680 kg more than 2001 Honda Fit. 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 @ 1800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Fit | 2000 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Fit | Sharan |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |