2010 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 352 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2010 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Nissan Frontier | 2012 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Frontier | Sharan |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3954 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1794 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1904 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2919 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |