2012 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 2013 Ford Focus
To start off, 2013 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. Both 2012 Volkswagen Sharan and 2013 Ford Focus are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2013 Ford Focus. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 473 kg more than 2013 Ford Focus. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Sharan | 2013 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Sharan | Focus |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| 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 | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4450 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1321 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4534 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1904 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2919 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.3 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
