2002 Audi A6 vs. 2001 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2002 Audi A6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 2,671 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A6 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2001 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi A6 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Sharan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Volkswagen Sharan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Audi A6 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, 2002 Audi A6 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen Sharan. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A6 | 2001 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A6 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2671 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
