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Volkswagen Sharan 2.8 Comfortline

General information

ModelVolkswagen Sharan 2.8 Comfortline
Year2008
CategoryVans/minivans
Rating62.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2791 ccm (170.31 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving10.5 litres/100 km (22.40 miles per gallon)
Seats7
DriveFront wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags6. Front airbags. Optional side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2791 ccm (170.31 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power204.00 PS (150 kW or 201 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque265.00 Nm (27.0 kgf-m or 195.5 ft.lbs) at 3400 Rev. per min.
Compression10.7:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 90.3 mm (3.2 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed217.0 km/h (134.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1164 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space256 litres (68 gallons)
Optional cargo space2610 litres (690 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringElectronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1752 kg (3,862.5 pounds)
Max weight with load2470 kg (5,445.4 pounds)
Towing weight2000 kg (4,409.2 pounds)
Overall length4640 mm (182.7 inches)
Overall width1820 mm (71.7 inches)
Overall height1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Wheelbase2850 mm (112.2 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR34255
Service interval15,000 km
CO2 emissions173.0 g/km
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