2003 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 2010 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2010 Nissan Livina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. 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 40 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Livina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Livina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Livina weights approximately 731 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Sharan.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Livina. (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Livina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Volkswagen Sharan | 2010 Nissan Livina | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
| Model | Sharan | Livina |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1786 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
