2012 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 2012 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Sharan and 2012 Volvo XC70 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 and 2012 Volvo XC70 are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 86 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan.
Because 2012 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC70 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, 2012 Volvo XC70 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. 2012 Volvo XC70 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 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Volkswagen Sharan | 2012 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
Model | Sharan | XC70 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
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 | 0 HP |
Torque | 350 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4838 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1904 mm | 1862 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1604 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2919 mm | 2815 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |