Mazda MPV 1996 vs Volkswagen Sharan 1997
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 148 HP | 174 HP | |
Torque: | 230 NM | 235 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
Volkswagen Sharan is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MPV engine produces 26 HP less power than Volkswagen Sharan, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Volkswagen Sharan. Due to the lower power, Mazda MPV reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 11.7 | |
Mazda MPV consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MPV could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 74 litres | 75 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
790 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Sharan) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda MPV) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.67 m | 4.62 m | |
Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Mazda MPV is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Sharan, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda MPV is 2 cm higher. | |||
Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | no data | |
Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 335 litres | no data | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1060 litres | no data | |
Turning diameter: | no data | 11.7 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 2`310 | 2`000 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | below average | |
Average price (€): | no data | 1000 | |
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