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The Volkswagen Sharan is a popular 7 seater mini-van that was produced by the German Volkswagen group. The VW Sharan has lots of space for the whole family. Find here a comprehensive review of the Volkswagen Sharan car, including details about the main features, engine, equipment and other useful information about the car model.
The VW Sharan offers one thing above all: lots of space. With the 7-seater mini-van, families with children and baggage can set off on vacation. But traders also appreciate the VW Sharan. Thanks to its flexible interior, the luggage compartment is ready for anything.
Volkswagen Sharan Best Values
Good reasons to buy the VW Sharan in Kenya
- Well thought-out interior concept offers space for up to seven people
- Offers modern comfort and luxury even in the basic configuration
- Flexibly adaptable elements allow bulky goods to be transported
- Thanks to the large amount of space, the Sharan is ideal for larger families and business people
- Versatile loading thanks to optional electric sliding doors
Pros and Cons
Powertrain
The VW Sharan has been around since 1995. Since 2010 it has been divided into two different generations. Here is an overview of the engines:.
VW Sharan 1
The first generation of VW Sharan was produced from 1995 to 2010 . The model started with an R4 petrol engine with 115 hp and a VR6 petrol engine with 174 hp . Later, the VR6 became the premium variant as a 2.8-liter V6 engine with 204 hp.
Up to 2010, the power of the R4 engine increased continuously. When the production of the first generation was discontinued, there were three petrol engines of this type with power ratings from 104 to 150 hp – five petrol engines in all.
The VW Sharan 1 was also available as a diesel variant with a 1.9 liter TDI engine with 90 hp . For a short time it was available with 150 hp. Later there were adjustments to a 115 hp engine. Towards the end of the first generation, VW built six variants of the 1.9 TDI in the power levels 90 to 150 hp . In 2005, the 2.0 TDI (140 hp) was an alternative with lower fuel consumption and BlueMotion technology.
VW Sharan 2
The second generation of the VW Sharan has been in production since 2010 and is scheduled to be discontinued in 2022. The new models will no longer have a diesel engine in Europe . Until the end of production, the Sharan 2 will only be available with the 1.4 TSI (150 hp) petrol engine .
If you really want a Sharan with a diesel engine, you can only find it in stock vehicles. These have one of the 8 variants of the four-cylinder 2.0 TDI diesel engine in the power levels 115 to 184 hp.
Otherwise there are four-cylinder petrol engines. You can choose between: 1.4 TSI with 150 hp and the 2.0 TSI with 200 hp or 220 hp (from 2015).
The standard VW Sharan comes with front-wheel drive . It is also optionally available with all-wheel drive. The 2.0 TDI with its 4Motion drive is particularly interesting. It automatically distributes the power between the axles and can transfer up to 60 percent of it from the front to the rear axle. The VW Sharan is available with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed DSG .
The combined consumption of the 1.4 TSI (150 hp) is 6.8 liters per 100 kilometers with a total range of 1,029 kilometers. The trailer load is 1,800 kg with brakes and 750 kg without brakes.
Dimensions
The VW Sharan is available in many different variants. The following performance values apply to the last new car model with a 1.4 TSI petrol engine (150PS) .
| Production time | Since 2015 |
| Length Width Height | 4.86 x 1.90 x 1.72m |
| Wheelbase | 2.92m |
| Trunk volume | 2,430L |
| Curb weight | 1,727kg |
| Maximum weight allowed | 2,330kg |
| Displacement | 1,395cc |
| Torque | 250 Nm |
| Top speed | 200km/h |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h | 9.9s |
| Tank volume | 70L |
| Consumption | 6.8L |
| CO2 emissions | 155g/km |
variants
VW Sharan equipment packages
The VW Sharan comes in three trim levels: Trendline, Comfortline and Highline . Here is an overview of the equipment packages.
Trendline The equipment package Trendline is the former basic version of the VW Sharan. However, the Trendline is now only available as a used vehicle. Its standard equipment has strong similarities with the Comfortline package. Accordingly, VW decided to combine both.
Comfortline The Comfortline package is the new basic version of the VW Sharan. With its standard equipment, it makes a luxurious and modern impression – both inside and outside.
On the outside, Comfortline shines with black roof rails and a modern light and vision package. Inside, the VW Sharan Comfortline offers sports seats, parking assistance and even a fully folding passenger seat back .
Highline The top model of the VW Sharan goes by the name of Highline . According to VW, this standard equipment is designed for high demands. The vehicle does justice to this with its versatile equipment and a particularly elegant design.
The standard equipment of the Comfortline is additionally refined with the Highline package. These include enhanced safety standards such as fog lights with cornering lights , a premium multifunction display and heated leather front seats .
VW Sharan special models
The three equipment variants are joined by twelve special models . These differ mainly in certain style elements, such as the paintwork, specially designed seat covers, tires, etc.. Here is an overview of all special models:
- Volkswagen Sharan Style (2011)
- VW Sharan Match (2012)
- VW Sharan Life (2013)
- VW Sharan Cup (2014)
- VW Sharan Beach (2015)
- VW Sharan Ocean (2015)
- VW Sharan All Star (2016)
- VW Sharan Sound (2017)
- VW Sharan Join (2018)
- VW Sharan Black Style (2019)
- Volkswagen Sharan United (2020)
- Volkswagen Sharan Active (2021)
Design
Exterior
The original design of the family van resulted from a cooperation between different car manufacturers. Accordingly, the VW Sharan combines various design elements right from the start.
A facelift went hand in hand with the market maturity of the second generation of the VW Sharan . The new generation has a timeless design . It combines the exterior of a typical van with the well-known VW design. Basically, the VW Sharan looks like a VW Golf – just bigger . The simple design with the harmonious body is unobtrusive, which is why the special models of the Sharan want to stand out more. For example, they offer colorful paint finishes or spread a lounge flair in the interior.
The large window fronts are particularly attractive on the VW Sharan. They already show from the outside how much space there is in the vehicle. There is also a modern rear end with an innovative rear light signature based on LED technology. It quickly becomes clear: the VW Sharan looks classic and good, but scores particularly well with its inner values.
Interior
The VW Sharan scores above all with its interior. Even the standard equipment of the vehicle convinces with the combination of luxury and modernity . For example, the production model offers comfort sports seats, either a manual or an electric sliding door and a leather or multifunction steering wheel .
However, the highlight of the VW Sharan is and remains its individually adaptable interior. The innovative “Easy Fold” function allows the second bench seat and the front passenger seat to be folded down completely. This creates a loading area that is approx. two meters long .
Five or seven seats fit into the VW Sharan – depending on the variant. Depending on the model, the folding function creates a capacity of between 2,430 and 2,297 liters . That’s enough for the family and half the workshop.
In addition, the comfort of the VW Sharan can still be increased by optional equipment elements such as B. increase the large panoramic roof or integrated child seats .
Security
The well-equipped basic model of the VW Sharan also includes good safety features. The vehicle offers various security elements so that the family is well protected during the journey, but also in an emergency.
Particular attention is paid to the safety of the passengers. The VW Sharan gets a whopping 96 percent and 80 percent of the points for adults and children respectively. The VW Sharan owes this excellent test result to its structure and design. Its highly stable mix of materials in the driver’s area has a significant impact on its crash safety. In this way, the occupants are optimally protected in the event of a front, rear or side impact .
The Sharan also performs very well when it comes to its safety support. Among other things, there is drowsiness detection, a blind spot sensor and traffic sign recognition as standard .
Alternatives
Just about every car manufacturer offers its own family van with its own advantages and disadvantages. Accordingly, there are many alternatives for the VW Sharan. The main competitors are Volkswagen Touran, Volvo XC90, Toyota Sienta, Mitsubishi Outlander and many more European and Japanese 7 seaters
