2009 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 477 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
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, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (192 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2000 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord | Sharan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |