Chrysler Pacifica 2016 vs Volkswagen Sharan 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Pacifica) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Sharan) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 291 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 355 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Chrysler Pacifica engine produces 121 HP more power than Volkswagen Sharan, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Sharan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Pacifica consumes 4.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Pacifica could require 720 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Pacifica consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Sharan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Volkswagen Sharan engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jeep Wrangler | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 2.02 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
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Chrysler Pacifica is larger. Chrysler Pacifica is 32 cm longer than the Volkswagen Sharan, 12 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Pacifica is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 915 litres | 809 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Chrysler Pacifica has more luggage capacity. Chrysler Pacifica has 106 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Pacifica is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`724 | 2`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 29 600 | 14 000 | |
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