2007 Mazda 6 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan

To start off, both 2007 Mazda 6 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 6 (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 829 kg more than 2007 Mazda 6.

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 Mazda 6 (267 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Mazda 6 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
Make Mazda Volkswagen
Model 6 Sharan
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2968 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 212 HP 113 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 267 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2600 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 816 kg 1645 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L


 

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