2012 Toyota Sienna vs. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (1,973 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1786 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 165 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan.
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 (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Sienna | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sienna | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 1973 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
