2010 Dodge Caliber vs. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2010 Dodge Caliber and 2010 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Dodge Caliber and 2010 Volkswagen Sharan are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (1,973 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1815 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 456 kg more than 2010 Dodge Caliber. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Caliber. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan has automatic transmission and 2010 Dodge Caliber has manual transmission. 2010 Dodge Caliber will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Caliber | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Caliber | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 1973 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1534 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
