2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestar (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 167 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. 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 Ford Freestar (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. 2006 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Freestar | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Freestar | Sharan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1772 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1904 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2919 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |