2005 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan

To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 260 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Passat (280 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Volkswagen Passat 2006 Volkswagen Sharan
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model Passat Sharan
Year Released 2005 2006
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2771 cc 2790 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 190 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 265 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.5 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 90.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.6:1 10.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 238 km/hour 214 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.8 seconds 10.3 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1422 kg 1162 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.5 L/100km 11 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 70 L


 

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