2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 1,400 cc, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 703 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam.
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 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Bantam | Sharan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1723 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1904 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2919 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |