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Volkswagen Sharan

The Mk1 Sharan: 180-degree swiveling front seats and up to 2,610 liters of possibility.1

Researched October 29, 2026 from 33 sources

Also called

  • SGACollective initials for the first-generation Sharan, Ford Galaxy and SEAT Alhambra trio.23

At a glance

0150300
89–217 hpPower
01020
7.8–19.3 s0–100 km/h
0125250
160–226 km/hTop speed
0200400
149–380 N·mTorque
01,2502,500
1,695–2,047 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.24101314

Engine
Mk1: 1.8–2.8 L I4/VR6, 1.9/2.0 L TDI, LPG; Mk2: 1.4/2.0 L TSI, 2.0 L TDI14
Layout
Front engine, FWD; AWD on selected Mk1 and Mk2 versions410
Gearbox
Mk1: 5/6-speed manual, 4/5-speed auto; Mk2: 6-speed manual, 6/7-speed DSG11013
Built at
AutoEuropa, Palmela, Portugal (both generations)4
Units built
Mk1: approximately 670,0003

The story

Ford and Volkswagen formed a joint venture in 1991 to share large-MPV development costs. Palmela built two Sharan generations, from the Mk1's removable seats to the Mk2's floor-stowing EasyFold system.145

1995: Geneva debut, Palmela production19952000: New face and a 201-hp six-cylinder20002008: BlueMotion stretches the gearing20082010: Clean-sheet Mk2, sliding doors20102015: Euro 6, App-Connect and active safety20152016: Seven-speed DSG and 2,400 kg towing20162019: Euro NCAP penalizes a detached door20192021: Sharan leaves the UK20212022: Production ends in Portugal2022 Volkswagen Sharan I (7M): 1995–20107MVolkswagen Sharan II (7N): 2010–20227N 1995200020052010201520202025
GenerationsMilestones14813
Show the numbers
YearWhat happened
1995–2010Volkswagen Sharan I (7M)
2010–2022Volkswagen Sharan II (7N)
1995Geneva debut, Palmela production
2000New face and a 201-hp six-cylinder
2008BlueMotion stretches the gearing
2010Clean-sheet Mk2, sliding doors
2015Euro 6, App-Connect and active safety
2016Seven-speed DSG and 2,400 kg towing
2019Euro NCAP penalizes a detached door
2021Sharan leaves the UK
2022Production ends in Portugal
  1. 1995

    Geneva debut, Palmela production

    The original Sharan premiered on March 9; Palmela built it alongside its sister model, the Ford Galaxy.1

  2. 2000

    New face and a 201-hp six-cylinder

    The Mk1 got a new nose, tail and cabin; a 2.8 V6 replaced the original VR6, with six-speed manuals standard across the range.26

  3. 2008

    BlueMotion stretches the gearing

    The Mk1 United BlueMotion used a 138-hp 2.0 TDI, longer fourth-to-sixth gears and aerodynamic tweaks to claim 6.0 L/100 km.7

  4. 2010

    Clean-sheet Mk2, sliding doors

    Only the sun visors carried over. Sliding doors and EasyFold arrived; the 138-hp 2.0 TDI claimed class-best economy at 5.4 L/100 km.48

  5. 2015

    Euro 6, App-Connect and active safety

    The Mk2 gained Euro 6 engines and App-Connect, plus standard post-collision braking and newly available ACC and city emergency braking.459

  6. 2016

    Seven-speed DSG and 2,400 kg towing

    The Mk2's 181-hp, 380 Nm 2.0 TDI paired 4MOTION with a seven-speed DSG and could tow 2,400 kg.10

  7. 2019

    Euro NCAP penalizes a detached door

    Retested under updated criteria, the Mk2 earned four stars. A side door detached in the pole impact, drawing an occupant-ejection penalty.1112

  8. 2021

    Sharan leaves the UK

    The Mk2 left the UK market but remained on sale elsewhere in Europe.4

  9. 2022

    Production ends in Portugal

    Production stopped in Portugal in October, bringing the second generation's run to an end.4

Every generation

  • Volkswagen Sharan I
    7M1995–2010
  • Volkswagen Sharan II
    7N2010–2022

Power over the years

From 89 hp to 217 hp in 20 years.

0100200300 19952000200520102015 hp 1995 · 89 hp · Mk1 1.9 TDI1995 · 114 hp · Mk1 2.01995 · 172 hp · Mk1 2.8 VR61997 · 148 hp · Mk1 1.8T2000 · 201 hp · Mk1 2.8 V62005 · 148 hp · Mk1 1.9 TDI upgrade2006 · 103 hp · Mk1 2.0 LPG (gas operation)2010 · 168 hp · Mk2 2.0 TDI (launch)2010 · 197 hp · Mk2 2.0 TSI (launch)2013 · 175 hp · Mk2 2.0 TDI upgrade2015 · 217 hp · Mk2 2.0 TSI upgrade 217 hp Mk2 2.0 TSI upgrade 89 hp Mk1 1.9 TDI
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YearHorsepowerModel
199589Mk1 1.9 TDI
1995114Mk1 2.0
1995172Mk1 2.8 VR6
1997148Mk1 1.8T
2000201Mk1 2.8 V6
2005148Mk1 1.9 TDI upgrade
2006103Mk1 2.0 LPG (gas operation)
2010168Mk2 2.0 TDI (launch)
2010197Mk2 2.0 TSI (launch)
2013175Mk2 2.0 TDI upgrade
2015217Mk2 2.0 TSI upgrade

Versions

9 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • First-generation trims

    Standard

    First-generation trims

    1995–2010

  • Trendline / Comfortline / Highline (second generation)

    Standard

    Trendline / Comfortline / Highline (second generation)

  • Standard

    Executive (second generation, UK)

  • Performance

    2.8 VR6 (first generation)

    1995–2000

    172 hp

  • Performance

    2.8 V6 (first generation)

    2000–2010

    201 hp

  • Special

    BlueMotion / United BlueMotion (first generation)

    2008–2010

    138 hp
  • Annual specials (second generation)

    Special

    Annual specials (second generation)

    2011–2021

  • Limited

    Beach / Ocean (second generation)

    2015

  • Limited

    Glänzen 2 (Japan)

    2014

How to spot one

Look for

  • Original first generation: a Ford Mondeo Mk1-style nose and a Volkswagen Passat B4-style tail.4
  • First generation: hinged rear doors; second generation: sliding rear doors.413
  • Later first generation: indicators in the mirrors and chrome-ringed rear lamps.121

Year by year

  1. 1998

    First generation: mirrors adopted from the Golf replaced the early design; the dashboard was redesigned.2

  2. 2000

    First generation: a new nose and tail brought clear-lens headlights and chrome trim; the cabin gained new fabrics and finishes.1

  3. 2004

    First generation: indicators moved into the mirrors, the grille gained chrome, and the rear lamps acquired chrome rings.121

  4. 2010

    Second generation: rear doors now slide; the replacement is longer, wider and lower than the first generation.4

  5. 2015

    Second generation: LED rear lights are the outside giveaway; inside, look for a new steering wheel and touchscreen system.22

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Volkswagen Sharan
    Sharan
    Photo of a Ford Galaxy (first generation)
    Ford Galaxy (first generation)

    Ford Galaxy (first generation)

    The early twins share most bodywork; headlights, grille and taillights carry the main styling differences.24

  • Photo of a Volkswagen Sharan
    Sharan
    Photo of a SEAT Alhambra (first generation)
    SEAT Alhambra (first generation)

    SEAT Alhambra (first generation)

    On the 2005-updated Alhambra, look for the centered 'Alhambra' lettering on the tailgate.24

  • Photo of a Volkswagen Sharan
    Sharan
    Photo of a SEAT Alhambra (second generation)
    SEAT Alhambra (second generation)

    SEAT Alhambra (second generation)

    Check the badges on these near-identical twins; facelifted Alhambras have horizontal grille slats instead of the earlier vertical ones.1316

Against its rivals

  • Sharan vs BMW 118d Gran Tourer

    CO2 emissions lower is better

    Sharan130 g/km
    BMW 118d Gran Tourer115 g/km
    22

Prices

Value today $1.1K–$5.7K26

Price when newAuction saleValue todayPrices on a log scale
$100$1K$10K$100K 2010201520202025 Value today: $1,141–$5,738 2010 · $35,619 · UK S 1.4 TSI; GBP~$1.552010 · $37,696 · UK S 2.0 TDI; GBP~$1.552014 · $39,895 · Japan Glänzen 2; USD~JPY1052015 · $41,081 · Spain Edition 2.0 TDI; EUR~$1.112015 · $59,463 · Spain Sport 2.0 TSI DSG; EUR~$1.11 2024 · $23,407 · 2022 TSI Highline, 10,654 km; ~JPY150/$, SellCa2024 · $680 · 2011 TSI Comfortline, 144,533 km; ~JPY150/$, SellCa2025 · $1,047 · 2011 TSI Comfortline BMT, 74,722 km; ~JPY150/$, SellCa2025 · $20,347 · 2020 TDI Highline, 29,991 km; ~JPY150/$, SellCa2026 · $18,260 · 2022 TSI Comfortline, 15,575 km; ~JPY150/$, SellCa2026 · $9,493 · 2015 TSI Highline, 59,000 km; ~JPY150/$, SellCa2026 · $1,333 · 2014 TSI Highline BMT, 71,203 km; ~JPY150/$, SellCa2026 · $20,100 · 2021 TDI Highline, 45,500 km; ~JPY150/$, SellCa2026 · $15,290 · 2018 2.0 TDI 150 BlueMotion, 157,711 km, VPauto Paris $23.4K SellCa, 2024
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2010Price when new$35,619UK S 1.4 TSI; GBP~$1.55
2010Price when new$37,696UK S 2.0 TDI; GBP~$1.55
2014Price when new$39,895Japan Glänzen 2; USD~JPY105
2015Price when new$41,081Spain Edition 2.0 TDI; EUR~$1.11
2015Price when new$59,463Spain Sport 2.0 TSI DSG; EUR~$1.11
2024Auction sale$23,4072022 TSI Highline, 10,654 km; ~JPY150/$, SellCa
2024Auction sale$6802011 TSI Comfortline, 144,533 km; ~JPY150/$, SellCa
2025Auction sale$1,0472011 TSI Comfortline BMT, 74,722 km; ~JPY150/$, SellCa
2025Auction sale$20,3472020 TDI Highline, 29,991 km; ~JPY150/$, SellCa
2026Auction sale$18,2602022 TSI Comfortline, 15,575 km; ~JPY150/$, SellCa
2026Auction sale$9,4932015 TSI Highline, 59,000 km; ~JPY150/$, SellCa
2026Auction sale$1,3332014 TSI Highline BMT, 71,203 km; ~JPY150/$, SellCa
2026Auction sale$20,1002021 TDI Highline, 45,500 km; ~JPY150/$, SellCa
2026Auction sale$15,2902018 2.0 TDI 150 BlueMotion, 157,711 km, VPauto Paris
2026Value today$1,141–$5,738

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 9 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “A 5.4 l/100 km class-best claim”
    • “Six bucket seats for Buenos Aires track rides”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 2 generations

  • Market

    • 5 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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