2009 Hyundai H1 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2009 Hyundai H1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai H1 (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai H1 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai H1. (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai H1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai H1 | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | H1 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.5 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
