The current Volkswagen Sharan covers up to 1,400 km on a full tank, based on combined-cycle consumption. Figures below are the best-range variant in each generation.
| Years | Powertrain | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1996–1997 | Combustion | 1,172 |
| 1997–2000 | Combustion | 1,154 |
| 2000–2010 | Combustion | 1,167 |
| 2010–2015 | Combustion | 1,273 |
| 2015–2019 | Combustion | 1,400 |
Range is calculated from each variant’s fuel tank capacity and combined-cycle consumption (tank ÷ consumption × 100), for the best-range variant in each generation — real-world range varies with driving style and conditions. Figures outside a plausible range for the tank size are excluded.