2005 Mazda 6 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2005 Mazda 6 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda 6 (134 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 322 kg more than 2005 Mazda 6.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Sharan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan 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 Mazda 6 (311 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda 6 | 2005 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 6 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1807 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
