Dimensions2010–2019

Volkswagen Sharandimensions

The current Volkswagen Sharan is 4,854 mm long, 1,904 mm wide and 1,739 mm tall, on a 2,919 mm wheelbase. It has grown 23 cm longer since the 1996 Sharan.

4,854mmLength
1,904mmWidth
1,739mmHeight
2,919mmWheelbase
809lBoot capacity
163mmGround clearance

How the Sharan has grown

1996
2010
YearsLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseBoot capacityTurning circle
1996–20104,6201,8101,7302,83525611.7
2010–2019Current4,8541,9041,7392,91980911.9

Interior space

The Volkswagen Sharan offers 935 mm of rear legroom and 980 mm of rear headroom, with 1,170 mm of legroom and 1,070 mm of headroom up front. Rear shoulder room measures 1,590 mm across.

FrontRear
Legroom1,170 mm935 mm
Headroom1,070 mm980 mm
Shoulder room1,515 mm1,590 mm

Interior figures are the roomiest measurement (seat fully back), taken as the median across the current generation’s variants; individual trims vary.

Frequently asked

How big is the Volkswagen Sharan?
The current Volkswagen Sharan is 4,854 mm long, 1,904 mm wide and 1,739 mm tall.
Is the Sharan roomy in the back?
The current Volkswagen Sharan has 935 mm of rear legroom and 980 mm of rear headroom.
Is the Sharan good for tall passengers?
Up front the current Sharan has 1,070 mm of headroom and 1,170 mm of legroom.
Has the Sharan got bigger over the years?
Yes — the Sharan has grown 23 cm longer since the 1996 Sharan.
How big is the Sharan boot?
The current Sharan has a boot of 809 litres with the seats up.
What is the Sharan wheelbase?
The current Sharan has a 2,919 mm wheelbase.
How this is measured

Exterior figures are manufacturer specifications for the Sharan, averaged per generation across its variants and shown for the most common body style. Generations with the same size are merged. Boot capacity is the seats-up figure where the manufacturer quotes one.

Volkswagen Sharan