2006 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (114 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 692 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volkswagen Sharan | 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Jeep |
| Model | Sharan | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1162 kg | 1854 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
