2008 Mazda 5 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2008 Mazda 5 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 Mazda 5 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 170 kg more than 2008 Mazda 5.
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 Volkswagen Sharan (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 5. (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda 5 | 2008 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 5 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
