2008 Nissan Micra vs. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Micra 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 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 762 kg more than 2008 Nissan Micra.
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 (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Micra | 2008 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Micra | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1386 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
