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The Volkswagen Sharan is another MPV or ‘people-carrier’ to have bitten the dust in recent years, as the market moves away from box-like seven-seaters and towards SUVs - though these days, Volkswagen will happily up-sell you into a Transporter-based Multivan if you need more seats.
Before it disappeared though, the Sharan was just as sensible as every other MPV from the past few decades. It wasn’t anything special to drive, but a large, spacious and adaptable interior made it a compelling family car, and Volkswagen updated it several times over the years with more efficient engines and better equipment levels.
The used market is still awash with MPVs, most notably from the Sharan’s sister model, the SEAT Alhambra, the Ford S-Max and Galaxy, and the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer. You may also find a new seven-seat Dacia Jogger is in budget if you’re shopping for a nearly-new Sharan, while both the van-based VW Caravelle and Multivan and Ford Tourneo Custom seat even more.
The Volkswagen Sharan has been a core part of VW’s range since 1995. Back then, MPVs were all the rage, with virtually every manufacturer offering one at the time. But over time their numbers have dwindled, and even Volkswagen finally pulled the plug on the Sharan in 2021 - so the newest models you find on the used market will already be a couple of years old.
Falling out of fashion doesn’t mean the Sharan has lost any of its abilities though. In fact, it’s simply got better over the years. That original model lasted until 2010 - a run of 15 years - and since then, the second generation model served the needs of families, with hefty updates in 2015 and 2019 keeping it fresh.
In practicality terms there isn’t much to choose between earlier and later cars. All are spacious, and have seven seats - five proper individual seats, and an extra pair that conveniently fold into the boot floor, but are still just about large enough for housing adults. There are cubbies everywhere, child booster seats that can be folded out of the centres of the third row, and the driver isn’t left wanting for adjustment either, so there’s a good, elevated driving position.
On the road it’s certainly more of a car than a van, despite appearances, with a good ride and neat handling. The engines do the job too, with the turbocharged 1.4-litre petrol and the 2.0-litre diesels being smooth and offering plenty of torque to keep you moving along even with several passengers on board. The manual transmission is slick, and the DSG auto naturally makes things very easy indeed.
There weren’t many proper MPVs around by the time the Sharan went off sale, but you’ll still find a decent selection of rivals on the used market. The SEAT Alhambra is effectively the same car with a different badge (with minor specification differences), while the Ford S-Max and larger Galaxy are both worthy of your attention, driving better but not feeling quite as high-quality as the VW. For proper van-based (but more expensive) alternatives, the Volkswagen Caravelle/Multivan and the Ford Tourneo Custom can seat up to nine - while you may find a brand new Dacia Jogger is also in budget, with a full warranty, for nearly-new Sharan money.
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Volkswagen updated the Sharan in 2019, giving it more equipment (which you can read more about below), and these are the models we’d aim for if you’ve got the budget. Versions from SE trim upwards are all worth a look, though SE Nav isn’t as desirable now as it might have been a few years ago, as older infotainment systems (and outdated navigation maps) begin to lose their appeal.
Post-2015 engines are the ones to go for, as Volkswagen updated both its TSI petrol and TDI diesels at this point - all, including the diesels, conform to Euro 6 emissions standards, so for the time being they won’t fall foul of London’s ULEZ, if that’s a concern. They’re all punchy and smooth though, with the petrol being the pick if you primarily drive around town, and the TDIs making more sense the more miles you drive.
Before the Volkswagen Sharan went off sale it was offered only in SE Nav trim with the 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine, but for several years prior to this the range was a little broader, with the engines listed above and the four trim levels below. The structure couldn’t be simpler - basically, the more letters, the higher the trim level, and the only difference between SE and SE Nav is a navigation system. For that reason, you probably shouldn’t go out of your way or pay over the odds for an SE Nav, given most drivers will likely use their smartphones for up-to-date navigation now anyway.
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For Volkswagen Sharans registered after April 2017, all will set you back the same flat rate of VED or ‘road tax’ for petrol and diesel vehicles, currently £180 a year. None strayed above the £40,000 threshold for attracting a surcharge either, which keeps them away from really big tax bills.
Volkswagen Sharan insurance costs shouldn’t be too bad. We’re mainly looking at the car’s last few years on sale here, but the least powerful model in the range, the 115PS TDI, was rated at group 15 insurance in S trim. The 1.4 TSI and other 2.0 TDI models started in group 19, while the top 177PS TDI was group 23. For comparison, the similar Seat Alhambra sat in groups 20-22.
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