2005 Dodge Stratus vs. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Stratus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Stratus would be higher. At 2,424 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Stratus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Stratus (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Stratus should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 329 kg more than 2005 Dodge Stratus.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (280 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Stratus. (217 Nm). This means 2010 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Stratus | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Stratus | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2424 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
