2006 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 5 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan.
Because 2011 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan 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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. 2011 Nissan Titan 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. 2011 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Volkswagen Sharan | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
Model | Sharan | Titan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |