2004 Honda CR-V vs. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda CR-V (160 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 212 kg more than 2004 Honda CR-V.
Because 2004 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda CR-V 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, both vehicles can yield 220 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda CR-V | 2005 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | CR-V | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 14.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
