2005 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (200 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 338 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan.
Because 2006 Volkswagen Sharan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, both vehicles can yield 265 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:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2006 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Escape | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
