2005 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,000 cc, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan (1,973 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1899 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 619 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Focus | 2011 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Focus | Sharan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 1973 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1904 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2919 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |