Volkswagen - Sharan |
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Sharan is closely related to Alhambra and similar to Galaxy: all are flexible family wagons that drive like a car. Loadspace is restricted with seven seats in use.
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Good occupant/load flexibility |
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Reasonable running costs |
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Easy to drive, manoeuvre and park |
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Diesels are a bit sluggish when laden |
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Rear space in seven-seaters is tight |
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The name doesn?t do it any favours |
Sharan seems classier than Galaxy thanks to the status and quality implied by its badge. Slightly bigger than a medium estate, it's easy to drive with a good view of the road thanks to high seating and big windows. Ride is quite refined, with little unsettling body roll.
Interior space is fine for five. In seven-seaters, the rear two seats are cramped for adults. And a large family's gear won't fit in - think roof-box. Comfort is good, with generous equipment except on S and CL; these and early GLs lack standard air con - a must in an MPV.
Petrol engines struggle to return 30mpg; the 1.8T is better than the smooth but thirsty VR6. The 1.9 TDi pulls well but is not quick; it gives 40mpg. The 110 bhp is favoured over the TDi 90.
Safety and security standards are adequate, though among pre-1998 cars only VR6s have standard ABS.
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1.8 T 20v Sport; 1.9 TDi 110 SE; seven-seaters
2.0 CL, 2.0 S; five-seaters; 2.8 VR6 Synro
Chrysler Voyager (1997-01)
Ford Galaxy (1995-00)
Peugeot 806
