2010 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (1,973 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1623 more horse power than 2008 Porsche 911. (350 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 254 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Porsche |
| Model | Sharan | 911 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 1973 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1904 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2919 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
