2008 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi L 200. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Mitsubishi L 200 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 | 2008 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
| Model | L 200 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
