2008 Volkswagen Polo vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan

To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 589 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Polo.

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, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (127 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Polo.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Volkswagen Polo 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model Polo Sharan
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1390 cc 1984 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 113 HP
Torque 127 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 2600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75.6 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.5 mm 92.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 172 km/hour 177 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.7 seconds 15.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1056 kg 1645 kg
Vehicle Length 4220 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.8 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 70 L


 

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