2004 Peugeot 407 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2004 Peugeot 407 and 2004 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Peugeot 407 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Sharan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Peugeot 407. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Sharan 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, 2004 Volkswagen Sharan (316 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Peugeot 407. (164 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Peugeot 407 | 2004 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 407 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
