2005 Ford Expedition 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 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (1,973 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1735 more horse power than 2005 Ford Expedition. (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 570 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan.
Because 2005 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition 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, 2005 Ford Expedition (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Expedition | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 1973 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2919 mm |
