2006 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,000 cc, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Corolla (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 624 kg more than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corolla | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1786 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
