2007 Mazda B4000 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 Mazda B4000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda B4000 would be higher. At 4,034 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda B4000 (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan.
Because 2007 Mazda B4000 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 Mazda B4000 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 Mazda B4000 (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda B4000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda B4000 | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | B4000 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4034 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
