2006 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 2012 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2012 Fiat Albea is newer by 6 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 559 kg more than 2012 Fiat Albea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volkswagen Sharan | 2012 Fiat Albea | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Fiat |
| Model | Sharan | Albea |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1151 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
