2007 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2007 Honda Accord 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 320 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord 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, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord. 2007 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Honda Accord | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord | Sharan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |