2007 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lincoln Navigator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lincoln Navigator would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (1,973 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1673 more horse power than 2007 Lincoln Navigator. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2007 Lincoln Navigator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 646 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan.
Because 2007 Lincoln Navigator is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Navigator 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 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lincoln Navigator | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Lincoln | Volkswagen |
| Model | Navigator | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 1973 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
