Opel Sintra 1997 vs Volkswagen Sharan 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 201 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Opel Sintra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Sintra engine produces 27 HP more power than Volkswagen Sharan, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Volkswagen Sharan. Thanks to more power Opel Sintra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 12.7 | |
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The Opel Sintra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Sintra consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan, which means that by driving the Opel Sintra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 530'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Sintra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Omega | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Vento | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Sharan might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.73 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Sintra is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Sharan, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Sintra is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 460 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3765 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Sintra is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`430 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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