2011 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Sharan and 2011 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 256 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Touran.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. (220 Nm @ 1550 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Sharan | 2011 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sharan | Touran |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1772 kg | 1516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1904 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2919 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.9 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
