2007 Lexus RX vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2007 Lexus RX 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 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Lexus RX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus RX (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 74 kg more than 2007 Lexus RX.
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 Lexus RX (287 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus RX | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Lexus | Volkswagen |
| Model | RX | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3311 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1839 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
