2005 Kia Shuma vs. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2005 Kia Shuma 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Kia Shuma. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 640 kg more than 2005 Kia Shuma. 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, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma. (144 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. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Shuma has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Shuma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Shuma | 2005 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Shuma | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
