2012 Mitsubishi RVR vs. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi RVR is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. Both 2012 Mitsubishi RVR and 2010 Volkswagen Sharan are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi RVR. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi RVR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 419 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi RVR. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi RVR. (196 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi RVR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mitsubishi RVR | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
| Model | RVR | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4295 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1631 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
