The Volkswagen Sharan (1996-1997) was offered with 8 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8L Petrol | 174 hp | 235 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 193 km/h | 13.8 s | 13.6 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.8L Petrol | 174 hp | 235 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 195 km/h | 13.2 s | 12.7 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.8L Petrol | 174 hp | 235 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 199 km/h | 11.8 s | 11.6 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 116 hp | 170 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 172 km/h | 17.2 s | 11.3 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 116 hp | 170 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 177 km/h | 15.4 s | 9.9 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.9L Diesel | 110 hp | 235 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 169 km/h | 19.1 s | 7.7 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.9L Diesel | 110 hp | 235 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 172 km/h | 16.4 s | 6.4 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.9L Diesel | 90 hp | 202 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 160 km/h | 19.3 s | 6.5 l/100km | 3 trims |
Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.