Volkswagen Sharan 2010 vs Renault Trafic 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 170 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 19 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Sharan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Sharan engine produces 80 HP more power than Renault Trafic, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Renault Trafic. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Sharan reaches 100 km/h speed 9.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Sharan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Sharan consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Trafic, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Sharan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Sharan consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Trafic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Vivaro, Nissan Primastar | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.94 m | |
| Volkswagen Sharan is 33 cm shorter than the Renault Trafic, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Sharan is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 809 litres | 2150 litres | |
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Renault Trafic has more luggage space. Volkswagen Sharan has 1341 litres less trunk space than the Renault Trafic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 13.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Sharan is 1.2 metres less than that of the Renault Trafic, which means Volkswagen Sharan can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`370 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Sharan scores higher in safety tests, but Renault Trafic is better rated in child safety tests. The Volkswagen Sharan scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 15 800 | |
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