Volkswagen Sharan fuel consumption
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | Diesel cars | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Volkswagen Sharan | All carmakers | Volkswagen Sharan | |
| 1997 | +3% | insignificant | +3% | insignificant |
| Show all years | ||||
| 1998 | +3% | - | +4% | insignificant |
| 1999 | +3% | - | +5% | insignificant |
| 2000 | +4% | +5% | +5% | +7% |
| 2001 | +5% | +7% | +6% | +11% |
| 2002 | +6% | +7% | +7% | +12% |
| 2003 | +6% | +7% | +8% | +12% |
| 2004 | +7% | +7% | +9% | +12% |
| 2005 | +8% | +7% | +10% | +14% |
| 2006 | +9% | +7% | +11% | +14% |
| 2007 | +11% | +7% | +12% | +14% |
| 2008 | +12% | +7% | +13% | +14% |
| 2009 | +14% | +7% | +14% | +14% |
| 2010 | +16% | +12% | +16% | +24% |
| 2011 | +19% | +28% | +19% | +31% |
| 2012 | +21% | +28% | +23% | +31% |
| 2013 | +23% | +28% | +27% | +31% |
| 2014 | +26% | +28% | +30% | +31% |
| 2015 | +27% | +28% | +33% | +31% |
| 2016 | +28% | +30% | +36% | - |
See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Volkswagen Sharan.
Volkswagen Sharan 2010 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 24.2 MPG 9.7 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +28% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 41.1 MPG 5.7 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 31.5 MPG 7.5 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +31% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volkswagen Sharan 2010 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.1 liters per 100 km or 2% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Volkswagen Sharan with automatic transmission consumes around 0.3 litres per 100 km or 4% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Volkswagen Sharan advertised fuel economy is noticeably below average - at least two thirds of similar cars have lower fuel consumption, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is among the 20% worst in its class.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen Sharan 2010 2.0 TDI 140 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volkswagen Sharan with 2.0 diesel engine and automatic transmission (Volkswagen Sharan 2010 2.0 TDI 140 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Sharan 2010 1.4 TSI 150 HP manual | 32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km |
26.1 MPG 9.0 l/100km+25% |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2010 1.4 TSI 150 HP automatic | 32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km |
25.3 MPG 9.3 l/100km+29% |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2011 1.4 2.0 TSI 200 HP automatic | 28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km |
21.6 MPG 10.9 l/100km+30% |
| 2.0 liter diesel engine | ||
| Volkswagen Sharan 2010 2.0 TDI 140 HP manual | 42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km |
33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km+29% |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2010 2.0 TDI 140 HP automatic | 41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km |
30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km+35% |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2010 2.0 TDI 170 HP manual | 40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km |
31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km+29% |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2010 2.0 TDI 170 HP automatic | 39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km |
30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km+29% |
Volkswagen Sharan 2000 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 22.6 MPG 10.4 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 21.2 MPG 11.1 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +7% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 32.5 MPG 7.2 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 32.0 MPG 7.3 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +14% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volkswagen Sharan 2000 with automatic transmission consumes on average 1 liters per 100 km or 12% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Volkswagen Sharan with automatic transmission consumes around 1.3 litres per 100 km or 13% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Volkswagen Sharan fuel economy is among the 20% worst in its class. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.8 petrol engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen Sharan 2000 2.8 V6 4Motion 204 HP 4x4). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volkswagen Sharan with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen Sharan 2005 2.0 TDI 140 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Sharan 2000 1.8 5V Turbo 150 HP manual | 25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km |
23.3 MPG 10.1 l/100km+7% |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2000 1.8 5V Turbo 150 HP automatic | 23.1 MPG 10.2 l/100km |
20.3 MPG 11.6 l/100km+14% |
| 1.9 liter diesel engine | ||
| Volkswagen Sharan 2000 1.9 TDI 90 HP manual | 37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km |
33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km+13% |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2000 1.9 TDI 115 HP manual | 37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km |
33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km+13% |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2000 1.9 TDI 115 HP automatic | 32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km |
30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km+7% |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2000 1.9 TDI 4Motion 115 HP 4x4 manual | 21.0 MPG 11.2 l/100km |
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| Volkswagen Sharan 2002 1.9 TDI 130 HP manual | 37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km |
32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km+16% |
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Sharan 2000 2.0 115 HP manual | 25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km |
23.3 MPG 10.1 l/100km+7% |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2000 2.0 115 HP automatic | 22.6 MPG 10.4 l/100km |
|
| 2.0 liter diesel engine | ||
| Volkswagen Sharan 2005 2.0 TDI 140 HP manual | 37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km |
30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km+23% |
| 2.8 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Sharan 2000 2.8 V6 204 HP manual | 22.4 MPG 10.5 l/100km |
21.4 MPG 11.0 l/100km+5% |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2000 2.8 V6 204 HP automatic | 19.8 MPG 11.9 l/100km |
18.4 MPG 12.8 l/100km+8% |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2000 2.8 V6 4Motion 204 HP 4x4 manual | 21.0 MPG 11.2 l/100km |
21.4 MPG 11.0 l/100km-2% |
Volkswagen Sharan 1997 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 20.2 MPG 11.7 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 20.9 MPG 11.3 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | insignificant |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 33.8 MPG 7.0 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 33.3 MPG 7.1 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | insignificant |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volkswagen Sharan 1997 with automatic transmission consumes on average 1.1 liters per 100 km or 13% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Volkswagen Sharan with automatic transmission consumes around 0.7 litres per 100 km or 10% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Volkswagen Sharan fuel economy is one of the worst. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.9 diesel engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen Sharan 1997 1.9 TDI 110 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volkswagen Sharan with 1.9 diesel engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen Sharan 1997 1.9 TDI 90 HP), but despite this 75% of other similar cars have better fuel economy figures.
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Sharan 1998 1.8 5V Turbo 150 HP manual | 21.6 MPG 10.9 l/100km |
22.0 MPG 10.7 l/100km-2% |
| Volkswagen Sharan 1999 1.8 5V Turbo 150 HP automatic | 20.8 MPG 11.3 l/100km |
|
| 1.9 liter diesel engine | ||
| Volkswagen Sharan 1997 1.9 TDI 90 HP manual | 35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km |
34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km+5% |
| Volkswagen Sharan 1997 1.9 TDI 110 HP manual | 36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km |
34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km+5% |
| Volkswagen Sharan 1997 1.9 TDI 110 HP automatic | 30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km |
28.3 MPG 8.3 l/100km+6% |
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Sharan 1997 2.0 116 HP manual | 23.8 MPG 9.9 l/100km |
23.3 MPG 10.1 l/100km+2% |
| Volkswagen Sharan 1997 2.0 116 HP automatic | 20.3 MPG 11.6 l/100km |
|
| 2.8 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Sharan 1997 2.8 VR6 174 HP manual | 20.1 MPG 11.7 l/100km |
|
| Volkswagen Sharan 1997 2.8 VR6 174 HP automatic | 18.5 MPG 12.7 l/100km |
18.2 MPG 12.9 l/100km+2% |
| Volkswagen Sharan 1997 2.8 VR6 Syncro 174 HP 4x4 automatic | 17.3 MPG 13.6 l/100km |
17.0 MPG 13.8 l/100km+1% |
* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.