Volkswagen Sharan

Volkswagen Sharan

Overview

Manufacturer Volkswagen

Production 1995present

Assembly Palmela, Portugal (AutoEuropa)

Body and chassis

Class Large MPV (M)

Body style 5-door MPV

Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

The Volkswagen Sharan is a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) produced by the German

manufacturer Volkswagen since 1995. It was designed to compete with the Renault Espace,
the Citron C8 and the Peugeot 807. The Sharan is currently in its second generation and is
built at the AutoEuropa plant in Palmela, Portugal. It shares the same platform with the SEAT
Alhambra and the first generation was also related to the Ford Galaxy.

Contents
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 1First generation (Typ 7M; 19952010)
o 1.1Gallery
o 1.2Mark 1/Phase 1 (19952000)
o 1.3Mark 1A/Phase 1.5 (20002004)
1.3.1Engines
o 1.4Mark 1B/Phase 1.75 (20032009)
1.4.1Engines
o 1.5LPG version
2Second generation (Typ 7N; 2010present)
o 2.1Gallery
o 2.2Facelift
3References
4External links

First generation (Typ 7M; 19952010)[edit]

First generation (7M)

Overview

Also called Ford Galaxy

SEAT Alhambra

Production 19952010

Assembly Palmela, Portugal (AutoEuropa)

Designer Greg M Greeson (1990)

Body and chassis

Body style 5-door MPV

Platform Volkswagen Group B-VX62

Powertrain

Engine Petrol:
1.8L I4 110 kW (148 hp) 20V Turbo

2.0L I4 85 kW (114 hp)

2.8L VR6 128 kW (172 hp)

2.8L VR6 150 kW (201 hp) 24V

Diesel:
1.9L I4 66 kW (89 hp) TDI

1.9L I4 81 kW (109 hp) TDI

1.9L I4 85 kW (114 hp) TDI

1.9L I4 96 kW (129 hp) TDI

1.9L I4 110 kW (148 hp) TDI

2.0L I4 103 kW (138 hp) TDI

Transmission 5-speed manual

6-speed manual

5-speed Tiptronic automatic

Dimensions

Wheelbase Pre-Facelift & 2010: 2,835 mm (111.6 in)

200409: 2,841 mm (111.9 in)

Length Pre-Facelift: 4,620 mm (181.9 in)

Facelifted: 4,634 mm (182.4 in)

Width Pre-Facelift: 1,810 mm (71.3 in)

Facelifted: 1,810 mm (71.3 in)

 Height Pre-Facelift: 1,762 mm (69.4 in)

200409: 1,759 mm (69.3 in)

2010: 1,732 mm (68.2 in)

The name Sharan is derived from a Persian word meaning "Carrier of Kings".[citation needed]
The Volkswagen Group subsequently rebadged the Sharan in 1995, and sold it as
the SEAT Alhambra alongside the Sharan. All variants were produced at the joint venture
plant AutoEuropa in Portugal, alongside the closely related Ford Galaxy. Each of the three
MPV models had its own subtle differences in exterior, and, for the Galaxy, in interior design.
The first generation's initial design was completed under Greg M Greeson,
an American designer employed in Volkswagen's Advanced Design Studio in Dsseldorf,
Germany from 1989 to 1990.
As of 2007, the annual production for the Sharan is in the 50,000 unit range; it is sold in
Europe, South Africa and some Asia-Pacific and Latin American countries. In Mexico it was
available with the 1.8L Turbo 4 cil 150 hp (112 kW) with 5-speed Tiptronic automatic
gearbox in Comfortline trim only, while in Argentina it is available with the 1.8L Turbo and the
1.9L TDI 115 hp 4-cylinder engines, in both 5-speed manual and 5-speed Tiptronic
transmissions in Trendline trim only.
In total, Volkswagen sold almost 670,000 units of its Sharan over 15 years.
The Sharan is not sold in the United States and Canada. Originally, this was due to an
agreement between Ford and Volkswagen, leaving the market free from competition for
Ford's Aerostar minivan. More recently, Volkswagen decided not to introduce the Sharan
in North America, ceased developing the Microbus concept, and instead introduced a badge-
engineered variant of the Chrysler minivans as the Routan. This was launched in 2009, and
replaced the Sharan in Mexico, the only North American country in which it was sold.
Scoring 200 points on the United Kingdom Reliability Index, the Sharan is considered very
unreliable when compared to the average vehicle score of 100, while a very reliable vehicle
scores 60 or below. The average age and repair cost of the tested Sharan was 5,3 years and
covered 63,546 miles.[1]
Gallery[edit]

19952000

20002004


20032010
Mark 1/Phase 1 (19952000)[edit]
The original Sharan was launched in August 1995, and was available with five engine choices:

Model Years Engine and code Displ. Power Torque

1997 1781 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) 210 Nm (150 lbft) @
1.8T I4 20V AJH
2000 cc @ 6000 rpm 17504600 rpm

1995 1984 85 kW (116 PS; 114 hp) 170 Nm (130 lbft) @

2.0 I4 8V ADY
2003 cc @ 5000 rpm 2400 rpm

2.8 1995 2792 128 kW (174 PS; 172 hp) 235 Nm (173 lbft) @
VR6 24V AAA/AMY
VR6 2000 cc @ 5800 rpm 4200 rpm

1.9 1995 1896 66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp) @ 202 Nm (149 lbft) @

I4 8V 1Z/AHU
TDI 2003 cc 4000 rpm 1900 rpm

1.9 1996 1896 81 kW (110 PS; 109 hp) 235 Nm (173 lbft) @
I4 8V AFN/AVG
TDI 2003 cc @ 4150 rpm 1900 rpm

The 2.8 VR6 model had the option of Syncro all-wheel drive.
The Sharan received a EuroNCAP three-star safety rating when it was tested in 1999.
Awards

1999 Auto Express New Car Honours Best MPV

1998 Top Gear Magazine Top Cars Best People Carrier (Joint Winner)
1996 What Car Awards Best People Carrier (Joint Winner)
1996 Auto Express Awards Best People Carrier (Joint Winner)
Mark 1A/Phase 1.5 (20002004)[edit]
The Sharan and its stablemates received a major facelift in 2000. At this time, Volkswagen also
extended the wheelbase by 6 mm (0.2 in), increased the front and rear track, and gave it the
"Volkswagen family" look of the time.
Awards
 2000 Auto Express New Car Honours Best MPV
Engines[edit]

Model Years Engine and code Displ. Power Torque

2000 1781 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) @ 220 Nm (160 lbft) @
1.8T I4 20V AWC
2004 cc 5800 rpm 1800 rpm

2000 1984 85 kW (116 PS; 114 hp) @ 170 Nm (130 lbft) @

2.0 I4 8V ATM
2004 cc 5200 rpm 2600 rpm

2.8 2000 2792 150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp) @ 265 Nm (195 lbft) @
VR6 24V AYL
VR6 2004 cc 6200 rpm 3400 rpm

2000 1896 66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp) @ 4000 240 Nm (180 lbft) @

1.9 TDI I4 8V ANU
2003 cc rpm 1900 rpm

2000 1896 85 kW (116 PS; 114 hp) @ 310 Nm (230 lbft) @

1.9 TDI I4 8V AUY
2004 cc 4000 rpm 1900 rpm

2003 1896 96 kW (131 PS; 129 hp) @ 310 Nm (230 lbft) @

1.9 TDI I4 8V ASZ
2004 cc 4000 rpm 1900 rpm

Mark 1B/Phase 1.75 (20032009)[edit]

A further minor cosmetic facelift was implemented in September 2003 for the 2004 model year.
This changed, primarily, the grille, and tail lights (round). Also, more standard equipment was
added, including air conditioning and curtain side air bags. In 2006, Ford independently
introduced a new Galaxy which was not based on the Sharan and Alhambra designs from the
Volkswagen Group. The new Galaxy was built at a dedicated Ford plant in Limburg, Belgium.
The last first-generation Ford Galaxy rolled off the AutoEuropa line at the end of 2005, while
the first-generation Sharan and SEAT Alhambra continued in production - alongside
the Volkswagen Eos and the new Scirocco - until 2010.
Engines[edit]

Model Years Engine and code Displ. Power Torque

2003 1781 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) @ 220 Nm (160 lbft) @
1.8T I4 20V AWC
2005 cc 5800 rpm 1800 rpm
 2003 1984 85 kW (116 PS; 114 hp) @ 170 Nm (130 lbft) @
2.0 I4 8V ATM
2007 cc 5200 rpm 2600 rpm

2.8 2003 2792 150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp) @ 265 Nm (195 lbft) @
VR6 24V AYL
VR6 2008 cc 6200 rpm 3400 rpm

2006 1896 85 kW (116 PS; 114 hp) @ 310 Nm (230 lbft) @

1.9 TDI I4 8V BVK
2010 cc 4000 rpm 1900 rpm

2003 1896 96 kW (131 PS; 129 hp) @ 310 Nm (230 lbft) @

1.9 TDI I4 8V ASZ
2007 cc 4000 rpm 1900 rpm

2003 1896 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) @ 320 Nm (240 lbft) @
1.9 TDI I4 8V BTB
2009 cc 4000 rpm 1900 rpm

2009 1968 103 kW (140 PS; 138 hp) @ 310 Nm (230 lbft) @
2.0 TDI I4 8V BRT
2010 cc 4000 rpm 1900 rpm

LPG version[edit]
In June 2006, PrinceGas[2] and Volkswagen launched the Sharan with a 2.0 L 85 kW
(114 hp) flexible fuel engine, which could work with either petrol or autogas (liquified petroleum
gas), providing an additional 450 km (280 mi) range over the regular 2.0L petrol engine. Both
fuel tanks, the 70L (18 US gallon) petrol tank and the 60L liquid gas tank combined, give the
Sharan enough fuel to cover 730 km (450 mi) between refuels at an average fuel consumption
of 9.6 L/100 km.[2]
The liquid gas tank is built into the spare wheel well so it does not compromise on passenger
and loading space of the Sharan's interior, although it does eliminate the spare tyre.

Second generation (Typ 7N; 2010present)[edit]

Second generation (7N)

 Overview

Also called SEAT Alhambra

Production 2010present

Assembly Palmela, Portugal (AutoEuropa)

Body and chassis

Platform Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ46)

Related Volkswagen Passat B7

Powertrain

Engine Petrol engines:

1.4L 110 kW (148 hp) TSI

2.0L 147 kW (197 hp) TSI

Diesel engines:

2.0L 103 kW (138 hp) TDI

2.0L 125 kW (168 hp) TDI

Dimensions

Length 4,850 mm (190.9 in)

 Width 1,924 mm (75.7 in)

Height 1,810 mm (71.3 in)

The second generation Sharan, based on the Volkswagen Passat (B7), was launched at the
2010 Geneva Motor Show [3] and a month later the second generation of its sibling model,
the SEAT Alhambra, was officially announced.[4]
Although still built at the AutoEuropa factory in Portugal, the new model inherits only its name
from the previous Sharan,[5]compared to which it is 220 mm (8.7 in) longer, 92 mm (3.6 in)
wider and 12 mm (0.5 in) lower, with the wheelbase lengthened by 75 mm (3.0 in).
Weight has been reduced by 30 kg (66 lb). The initial engine range comprises 1.4-litre TSI
(148 bhp) and 2.0-litre (197 bhp) petrol options, plus two 2.0-litre TDI diesel engines, rated at
140 PS and 168 bhp (125 kW; 170 PS). The rear doors now slide open rather than being
hinged.[5]
Gallery[edit]

Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TSI (Malaysia)

Interior
Facelift[edit]
At the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the facelifted Sharan will be unveiled to the public. It has new
electronic systems and engines with reduced fuel consumption. It will also have better
handling. [6] The latest 2.0 litre TSI engine (220PS, 350NM) is taken from the 2016 Golf GTI,
along with the 6-Speed DSG.