2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 1 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 675 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
Because 2009 Ford E-350 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Ford E-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-350 | 2008 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | E-350 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
