Ford Escape (2000 – 2006) vs Volkswagen Sharan (2000 – 2010): specs compared
Both offer around 203 hp at most. The Ford Escape is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.8 s against 9.9 s. The Volkswagen Sharan has the higher top speed: 217 km/h against 175 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.2 L/100 km against 9.8 L/100 km. The Ford Escape is the lighter car, from 1,421 kg against 1,553 kg. At 4,630 mm, the Volkswagen Sharan is 236 mm longer than the Ford Escape.
| Specification |
Ford
Escape
2000 – 2006
|
Volkswagen
Sharan
2000 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2006 | 2000 – 2010 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Hybrid | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD · FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 126 – 203 hp | 90 – 204 hp |
| Torque | 175 – 271 Nm | 170 – 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 – 13.5 s | 9.9 – 15.2 s |
| Top speed | 166 – 175 km/h | 166 – 217 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.8 L/100 km | 6.2 – 10.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,394 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,755 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,840 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,421 – 1,642 kg | 1,553 – 1,622 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.