2009 Ford Escape vs. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 780 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Escape will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Escape | 2008 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Escape | Sharan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1752 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |