2006 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2007 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Sharan 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 62 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 253 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, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. (196 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. 2007 Nissan Qashqai 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. 2007 Nissan Qashqai will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Volkswagen Sharan | 2007 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
Model | Sharan | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1162 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |