2012 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 463 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.
Because 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Volkswagen Sharan | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
Model | Sharan | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1772 kg | 2235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1904 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2919 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |