2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 241 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Defender | Sharan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1984 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |