2009 Ford Bantam vs. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 2,000 cc, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan (113 HP) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 806 kg more than 2009 Ford Bantam. 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, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Bantam | 2011 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Bantam | Sharan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1772 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1904 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2919 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |