Volkswagen Touran 2010 vs Volkswagen Sharan 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Touran and Volkswagen Sharan have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volkswagen Touran reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touran is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Touran consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Touran over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Touran consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 980 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 163 mm (6.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Sharan can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Sharan version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.74 m | |
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Volkswagen Touran is smaller. Volkswagen Touran is 46 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Sharan, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Touran is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 121 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 695 litres | 885 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1989 litres | 2297 litres | |
| The Volkswagen Sharan has a more spacious trunk with any number of seats, both with the rear seats up and down. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touran is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Sharan, which means Volkswagen Touran can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`190 kg | 2`340 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`582 kg | 1`774 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 608 kg | 566 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Touran is better rated in child safety tests. The Volkswagen Touran scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Volkswagen Touran has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Sharan has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volkswagen Touran, so Volkswagen Touran quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 10 800 | |
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