Specifications car Volkswagen Sharan

Volkswagen Sharan (Sharan) is a full size minivan (MPV), which is produced from 1995 to the present by the German automaker Volkswagen. It has been developed jointly with Ford and SEAT since 1991 and, accordingly, has a common platform with Ford Galaxy and Seat Alhambra cars. The assembly of the car was carried out only in Portugal at the Volkswagen Autoeuropa plant. The engine is located transversely in front, the drive is mainly on the front wheels, but there were also all-wheel drive cars. Name «sharan» comes from Persian and means «carrier of kings» or in Russian «carrier of kings».

Currently Sharan's main competitors are Chrysler Voyager, Dodge Caravan, Ford Galaxy, Ford S-Max, Kia Carnival, Honda Odyssey, Honda Stepwgn, Hyundai Starex (H-1), Mazda Bongo, Mazda 5, Mercedes-Benz Viano, Mitsubishi Delica, Nissan Serena, Renault Espace, SsangYong Rodius, Toyota Sienna, Toyota Noah.

Sharan 1 (Phase 1, 1995-2000)

First generation with code «Typ 7M» started production in May 1995. The concept of this car was first shown at the Paris Motor Show in October 1994. The body was made in the form of a five-door minivan with five or seven seats. Its length was 4615 mm, width 1810 mm, height 1728 mm, wheelbase 2835 mm and curb weight 1650-1820 kg. About 670,000 first-generation cars were produced.

Gasoline engines were presented in three models - two four-cylinder 1.8-liter (1781 cm³, AJH, turbocharged, 150 hp) and 2.0 liters (1984 cm³, ADY, atmospheric, 115 hp), as well as a six-cylinder volume of 2.8 liters (2792 cm³, AAA/AMY, VR6, 174/204 hp). The diesel engine was only one volume - 1.9 liters (1896 cm³, 1Z/AHU/AFN/AVG, TDI, 90/110/115/130/150 hp). The transmission was a five- or six-speed manual, as well as a five-speed automatic «Tiptronic». An all-wheel drive model was produced with the VR6 engine «Sharan Syncro» with torque distribution to all wheels.

In 1999 «European New Car Assessment Program» EuroNCAP tested the car for safety and gave it a rating of three stars out of five. Also in 1999, the car received an award «Best MPV» according to british magazine «Auto Express».

Sharan 1 A (Phase 1.5, 2000-2004)

In May 2000, the car underwent a major update. In addition to aesthetic improvements that made the appearance more similar to other Volkswagen cars, the wheelbase was increased by 6 mm and the front and rear track was increased. They also began to install a completely new dashboard instead of the previously supplied by Ford. Standard equipment was with seven seats. The external dimensions of the body were as follows - length 4634 mm, width 1810 mm, height 1730 mm, wheelbase 2841 mm and curb weight 1607-1770 kg.

The engines have undergone minor changes. Petrol engines were four-cylinder 1.8-liter (1781 cm³, AWC, 20V, turbo, 150 hp), 2.0 liters (1984 cm³, ATM, 8V, 116 hp) and a 2.8-liter six-cylinder (2792 cm³, AYL, VR6, 24V, 204 hp). The diesel engine was a 1.9-liter four-cylinder (1896 cm³, ANU/AUY/ASZ, 8V, 90/116/131 hp). The gearbox was a six- or five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic «Tiptronic». Cars with 2.8 l / VR6 and 1.9 l / AUY engines were equipped with all-wheel drive.

According to car magazine «Auto Express» in 20000 «Sharan 1A» received an award «Best MPV», for the second year in a row.

Sharan 1B (Phase 1.75, 2004-2010)

In September 2003, they began to release an updated «Sharan 1B» 2004 model year. Updates were minor and mostly touched on the exterior - changed the grille and rear lighting, and added more equipment as standard - air conditioning and side airbags. The external dimensions of the body and the mass of the car remained practically unchanged. The petrol and diesel engines remained the same, as did the transmission options.

In June 2006, the companies «PrinceGas» and «Volkswagen» presented a car with an engine that could run on both gasoline and liquefied natural gas (LPG). The engine was a 2.0-liter four-cylinder in-line with 114 hp. The petrol tank had a capacity of 70 liters, the same as the standard model, plus the capacity of the LPG tank was 60 liters. This tank was located in place of the spare wheel and did not take up space in the cabin.

In 2006 the company «Ford» began to produce a new Ford Galaxy, which was no longer based on the VW Sharan platform.

Sharan 2 (Type 7N, 2010—present)

In March 2010, the second generation was presented at the Geneva International Motor Show «VW Sharan». This car is based on the platform «PQ46», which was used for «VW Passat» seventh generation (B7). A month later, a related minivan appeared «Seat Alhambra» second generation. Sharan sales started in September 2010. Production was also located in Portugal, the city of Palmela. The body of the minivan has become much larger than the previous generation. Its length began to be 4854 mm, width 1905 mm, height 1720 mm, wheelbase 2918 mm, curb weight 1723-1800 kg. As you can see, the length has increased by 220 mm and the width by 92 mm. Some elements of the body are very similar to parts «Touareg». Unlike the previous generation, the car has a sliding door system that can be operated manually or electrically.

Two types of gasoline engines were installed, both four-cylinder 1.4-liter (1390 cm³, CAVA/CZDA, TSI, 150 hp) and 2.0 liters (1984 cm³, CCZA/DEDA, TSI, 200/220 hp). The diesel engine was also a 2.0-liter four-cylinder (1968 cm³, TDI), but different modifications and powers - CFFE / CUVA: 115 hp, CFFB: 140 hp, CUVC: 150 hp, CFGB: 170 hp, CFGC: 177 hp and CUWA: 184 hp. The gearbox was a six-speed manual, as well as a six- or seven-speed dual-clutch robot (DSG). With some diesel engines, the car came with all-wheel drive «4Motion». To reduce fuel consumption, a system was applied «Start-Stop» and regenerative braking.

In March 2015, an updated version of the second generation was presented at the Geneva Motor Show «VW Sharan», and production began in July. The external dimensions of the body have not changed much. Engines have been slightly updated, fuel consumption has been reduced with the help of new electronics. Exterior changes include new headlights, daytime running lights, taillights, and a slightly redesigned dashboard.

Sharan 2, interior

Sharan 2, trunk

Sharan 2, restyling