2005 Nissan Titan vs. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 436 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. (280 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Nissan Titan | 2011 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Titan | Sharan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5556 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 514 Nm | 280 Nm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2208 kg | 1772 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1904 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2919 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |