2012 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI CR vs. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TSI

To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI CR and 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TSI were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI CR and 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TSI are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TSI (1,973 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1805 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI CR. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TSI should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI CR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI CR weights approximately 4 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TSI.

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 2.0 TDI CR (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TSI. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI CR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TSI. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TSI has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI CR has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI CR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TSI will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2012 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI CR 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TSI
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model Sharan Sharan
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Minivan Minivan
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 168 HP 1973 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 280 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 209 km/hour 220 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.8 seconds 8.3 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1794 kg 1790 kg
Vehicle Length 4854 mm 4854 mm
Vehicle Width 1904 mm 1904 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2919 mm 2919 mm
Fuel Consumption 5 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 7.3 L/100km 11.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.8 L/100km 8.5 L/100km


 

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