2008 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 184 kg more than 2011 Mazda 6.
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, 2011 Mazda 6 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. 2011 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Volkswagen Sharan | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Mazda |
Model | Sharan | 6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1668 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1839 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.3 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |