2002 Smart ForFour vs. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 702 kg more than 2002 Smart ForFour.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Smart ForFour | 2008 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Smart | Volkswagen |
| Model | ForFour | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
