2006 Ford E-150 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-150 | 2012 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | E-150 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
