2003 Ford Explorer vs. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2003 Ford Explorer is newer by 3 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 3,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2003 Ford Explorer. (158 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Explorer weights approximately 165 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2003 Ford Explorer (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. (271 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Explorer | 2000 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Explorer | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3994 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2850 mm |
