2008 Kia Cerato vs. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2008 Kia Cerato and 2008 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Cerato (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Cerato should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 252 kg more than 2008 Kia Cerato.
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, 2008 Kia Cerato (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Cerato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Cerato | 2008 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cerato | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
