2005 Kia Shuma II vs. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2005 Kia Shuma II 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Shuma II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Shuma II weights approximately 669 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan.
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, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Shuma II.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Shuma II | 2005 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Shuma II | Sharan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1793 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1331 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |