2003 Honda HR-V vs. 2003 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2003 Honda HR-V and 2003 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Sharan (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2003 Honda HR-V. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 554 kg more than 2003 Honda HR-V. 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, 2003 Volkswagen Sharan (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda HR-V | 2003 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | HR-V | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |
