2005 Toyota Tazz vs. 2003 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tazz is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tazz (180 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tazz should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 730 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tazz.
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, 2003 Volkswagen Sharan (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tazz. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Tazz | 2003 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tazz | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1786 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 944 kg | 1674 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
