2002 Toyota Tundra vs. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 52 kg more than 2002 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2002 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (299 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Tundra | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tundra | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2919 mm |
