2007 Opel Corsa vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2007 Opel Corsa 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 733 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Sharan (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Opel Corsa | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Corsa | Sharan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1668 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 70 L |