Volkswagen Sharan 2010 vs Mercedes Vito 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 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 | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Sharan engine produces 75 HP more power than Mercedes Vito, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes Vito. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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 (Mercedes Vito) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase | |
| 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 | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.90 m | |
| Volkswagen Sharan is 15 cm shorter than the Mercedes Vito, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Sharan is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 809 litres | 730 litres | |
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Volkswagen Sharan has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Sharan has 79 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes Vito. The Mercedes Vito may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Sharan is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes Vito. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`370 | 3`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 20 400 | |
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