2007 Nissan Altima vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2007 Nissan Altima 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 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Altima weights approximately 222 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Sharan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Altima | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Altima | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
