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 (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 194 kg more than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
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 | 1896 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1483 kg |
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 Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |