2007 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2007 Volkswagen Sharan and 2007 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V70 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2007 Volvo V70 (350 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (266 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
| Model | Sharan | V70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
