2006 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Forester (163 HP) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 65 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester.
Because 2006 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (225 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (170 Nm). This means 2006 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan.
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2006 Subaru Forester | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
Model | Forester | Sharan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 225 Nm | 170 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |