2003 Honda That vs. 2002 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2003 Honda That is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Sharan (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2003 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 850 kg more than 2003 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Volkswagen Sharan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda That 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 Volkswagen Sharan (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda That. 2003 Honda That has automatic transmission and 2002 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2002 Volkswagen Sharan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda That | 2002 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | That | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2850 mm |
