2007 Renault Trafic 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 Renault Trafic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Trafic would be higher. At 2,000 cc, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (113 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Renault Trafic. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Trafic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Trafic weights approximately 73 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Trafic. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Trafic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Trafic | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Trafic | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
