2006 Ford Fiesta vs. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2006 Ford Fiesta 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 99 kg more than 2006 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Sharan (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Fiesta | 2006 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Fiesta | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1204 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
