2006 Jaguar XKR vs. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2006 Jaguar XKR 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 180 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 Jaguar XKR is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Jaguar XKR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. (211 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Jaguar XKR | 2006 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Jaguar | Volkswagen |
Model | XKR | Sharan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 541 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 1668 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 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 | 75 L | 70 L |