2007 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 1800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (211 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Subaru |
| Model | Sharan | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
