2006 Mini Cooper vs. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2006 Mini Cooper 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Mini Cooper. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2006 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 485 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper. 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 (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper. 2006 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Mini Cooper | 2006 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Mini | Volkswagen |
Model | Cooper | Sharan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |