2011 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 2013 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan (1,973 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1791 more horse power than 2013 Honda CR-V. (182 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 189 kg more than 2013 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda CR-V is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V 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, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Volkswagen Sharan | 2013 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
Model | Sharan | CR-V |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 1973 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1601 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1904 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2919 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |