2006 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Ulysse and 2006 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Ulysse (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Ulysse should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 675 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Volkswagen Sharan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Fiat Ulysse (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. 2006 Fiat Ulysse has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Fiat Ulysse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Fiat Ulysse | 2006 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Ulysse | Sharan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |