2005 Holden Frontera vs. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2005 Holden Frontera and 2005 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Frontera should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 6 kg more than 2005 Holden Frontera.
Because 2005 Holden Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Holden Frontera 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 Volkswagen Sharan (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Holden Frontera | 2005 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Holden | Volkswagen |
Model | Frontera | Sharan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3165 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |