Volkswagen Sharan
Built: 1998-2018 · Series: SHARAN VAN
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Volkswagen Sharan Van – the collective page of the two-seat commercial version of the van: 2.0-litre petrol and TDI turbodiesel engines of 66 to 85 kW, unladen weight 1,620 to 1,835 kg
This page gathers the Volkswagen Sharan Van, the two-seat commercial version of the large van Volkswagen built together with Ford (as the Galaxy) and Seat (as the Alhambra) at the joint AutoEuropa plant in Palmela, Portugal. The Van version without a rear bench and without rear side glazing was registered as a light commercial vehicle; the power figures in the model names, such as 66 KW TDI or 150 KW, denote the engine fitted, AUT. the automatic gearbox. Power came from VW's 2.0-litre petrol engine and TDI turbodiesels up to the 2.8-litre VR6.
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The register lists here 14 versions with 66 to 85 kW from four- to six-cylinders of 1,890 to 2,792 cm³, unladen weights from 1,620 to 1,835 kg, gross weights from 2,340 to 2,550 kg, lengths from 4,620 to 4,634 mm and widths from 1,810 to 1,910 mm.
The Sharan Van targeted courier and delivery services as well as trades businesses that wanted to combine a van's large load volume with more favourable commercial-vehicle taxation, without giving up the Sharan's comfortable, car-like suspension tuning.
On used examples, rust on the sills and floorpan, the condition of the automatic gearbox and dual-mass flywheel on TDI versions, the tightness of the tailgate and the bulkhead to the load area, and suspension and brake wear under heavy commercial use all count; parts run through the Volkswagen network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volkswagen Sharan Van, Volkswagen AG (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Engine | Petrol:; 1.8L I4 110 kW 20V Turbo; 2.0L I4 85 kW; 2.8L VR6 128 kW; 2.8L VR6 150 kW 24V; Diesel:; 1.9L I4 66 kW TDI; 1.9L I4 81 kW TDI; 1.9L I4 85 kW TDI; 1.9L I4 96 kW TDI; 1.9L I4 110 kW TDI; 2.0L I4correct |
|---|---|
| Power | 85 kWcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 1,968 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,634 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Length | Pre-Facelift: 4620 mm; Facelifted: 4634 mmcorrect |
| Width | 1,910 mmcorrect |
| Width | Pre-Facelift: 1810 mm; Facelifted: 1810 mmcorrect |
| Height | Pre-Facelift: 1762 mm; 2004-09: 1759 mm; 2010-: 1732 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm (Pre-Facelift & 2010-: 2835 mm; 2004-09: 2841 mm)correct |
| Unladen weight | 1,835 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,550 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual gearbox; 6-speed manual; 5-speed Tiptronic automatic gearboxcorrect |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6correct |
| Wheels | 4correct |
| Top speed | 213 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Assembly plants | AutoEuropa, Palmela, Portugalcorrect |
|---|---|
| Body | 5-door MPVcorrect |
| Vehicle class | Large MPVcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 46.3 kW/t (85 kW / 1.8 t)
Stronger than 48% of the vans in the register — out of 7,144 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Volkswagen Sharan have?
The Volkswagen Sharan delivers 85 kW.
How much does the Volkswagen Sharan weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,835 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volkswagen Sharan?
2,550 kg.
What engine does the Volkswagen Sharan have?
4 cylinders, 1,968 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen Sharan?
4,634 mm × 1,910 mm.
When was the Volkswagen Sharan built?
Production years: 1998-2018.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 26 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
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SHARAN VAN 150 KW
SHARAN VAN 150 KW AUT.
SHARAN VAN 2.0 D 103 KW
SHARAN VAN 2.0 D 103 KW AUT
SHARAN VAN 66 KW TDI
SHARAN VAN 81 KW TDI
SHARAN VAN 81 KW TDI AUT
SHARAN VAN 85 KW TDI
SHARAN VAN 85 KW TDI AUT
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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