2010 Kia Optima vs. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Optima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Optima would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Optima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Optima (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 291 kg more than 2010 Kia Optima.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Optima. (229 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Optima | 2012 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Optima | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1432 kg | 1723 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4801 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
