2009 Fiat 500 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,400 cc, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Fiat 500. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 783 kg more than 2009 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat 500. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat 500 | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 500 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1723 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
