2005 Ford Taurus 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 Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Taurus (201 HP) has 33 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. (168 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 289 kg more than 2005 Ford Taurus.
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 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Taurus. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Taurus. 2005 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Taurus | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Taurus | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
