2008 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 2008 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2008 Volkswagen Sharan and 2008 Volkswagen Polo 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 696 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, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (127 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Sharan | 2008 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sharan | Polo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2791 cc | 1390 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
