2007 Acura RL vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2007 Acura RL and 2007 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 264 kg more than 2007 Acura RL.
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, 2007 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura RL | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
Model | RL | Sharan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1839 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |