Volkswagen Sharan

Volkswagen built the Sharan in 1996–2022. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 2 of them, from the 2011 Volkswagen Sharan to the 2016 Volkswagen Sharan. Body styles here: Van. Sold new in Europe and Asia.

Built: 1996–2022
Brand from: Germany
Body styles: Van
Sold new in: Europe and Asia
In the catalog: 2 cars

How it changed

Power went from 170 hp in the 2011 Sharan to 170 hp in the 2016 Sharan. The most powerful here is the 2011 Volkswagen Sharan at 170 hp (127 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, in 9.5 s.

Every Sharan in the catalog

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

170 hp · 0–62 mph 9.5 s · 1,794 kg

The Volkswagen Sharan is a seven-seater minivan that was produced by the German Volkswagen Group. It was built at the AutoEuropa plant in Palmela, Portugal across two generations from 1995 to 2023. Through badge engineering, the Volkswagen Sharan shares the same platform with the SEAT Alhambra, and the first generation was also in most respects identical to the Ford Galaxy. A second generation was produced from 2010 to 2023. It has a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout and is described in the motor industry as a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).

Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons

2016 Volkswagen Sharan

170 hp · 0–62 mph 9.5 s · 1,794 kg

Just in time for the Sharan's 20th birthday, Volkswagen is launching a new version of the people mover. Two decades. Three generations of this multipurpose vehicle (MPV).

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

Specs side by side

Car	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Weight	Engine	Drive	Gearbox
2011 Sharan	170 hp (127 kW)	258 lb-ft (350 Nm)	9.5 s	131 mph (211 km/h)	1,794 kg (3,955 lb)	2.0 L inline-4	Front Wheel Drive	6-speed manual
2016 Sharan	170 hp (127 kW)	258 lb-ft (350 Nm)	9.5 s	131 mph (211 km/h)	1,794 kg (3,955 lb)	2.0 L inline-4	Front Wheel Drive	6-speed manual

Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.

Rivals

Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:

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