2012 Ford Taurus vs. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2012 Ford Taurus and 2012 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 27 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Taurus. (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Taurus. 2012 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Taurus | 2012 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Taurus | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 337 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1821 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
