2006 Toyota Sienna vs. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2006 Toyota Sienna 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 3,308 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Sienna (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan.
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 (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Sienna. (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Sienna. 2006 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Toyota Sienna | 2006 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Sienna | Sharan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3308 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |