2007 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 313 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo GT | 2011 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | GT | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1723 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
