2007 Chrysler 300 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2007 Chrysler 300 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler 300 (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 132 kg more than 2007 Chrysler 300.
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 Chrysler 300 (530 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (266 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler 300 | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
| Model | 300 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
