2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 330 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Defender | Sharan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |