2006 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler Pacifica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. (151 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 85 kg more than 2006 Chrysler Pacifica.
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, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler Pacifica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Pacifica | 2005 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pacifica | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |
