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Volkswagen Sharan II · Facelift 2015 2.0 TSIvsToyota Alphard III · Facelift 2018 3.5 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Sharan II · Facelift 2015

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2015-2018
VS

Toyota Alphard III · Facelift 2018

3.5 V6

300 hp3456 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedMinivan / MPV2018-2023

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Lightest
    1,715 kg
    3,781 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    959 km
    596 mi
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    96/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSIToyotaAlphard IIIFacelift 20183.5 V6
Power
220hp164kW
300hp224kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
361Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,715kg3,781lb
2,125kg4,685lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,675kg5,897lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
96.0s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
95.2s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
38.3s
Calculated
56.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
170Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
959km596mi
Calculated
619km385mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
4,854mm191in
4,945mm195in
Width
1,904mm75in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,746mm69in
1,945mm77in
Wheelbase
2,920mm115in
3,000mm118in
Front track
1,571mm62in
-
Rear track
1,617mm64in
-
Ground clearance
152mm6in
160mm6in
Trunk volume
955L
-
Max trunk volume
2,430L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
70L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSIToyota Alphard III Facelift 2018 3.5 V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Toyota Alphard III Facelift 2018 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
ToyotaAlphard IIIFacelift 20183.5 V66,600 rpm4,600-4,700 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSIToyotaAlphard IIIFacelift 20183.5 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.3 s
56.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
ToyotaAlphard IIIFacelift 20183.5 V6
300 hp
224 kW

Toyota Alphard III Facelift 2018 3.5 V6 has 80 hp more than Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI and Toyota Alphard III Facelift 2018 3.5 V6: 80 hp (60 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
ToyotaAlphard IIIFacelift 20183.5 V6
361 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
ToyotaAlphard IIIFacelift 20183.5 V6
2,125 kg
4,685 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
226 km/h
140 mph
ToyotaAlphard IIIFacelift 20183.5 V6
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI7.8 s
ToyotaAlphard IIIFacelift 20183.5 V68.3 s

Although Toyota Alphard III Facelift 2018 3.5 V6 has more power, Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI and Toyota Alphard III Facelift 2018 3.5 V6: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
ToyotaAlphard IIIFacelift 20183.5 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI and Toyota Alphard III Facelift 2018 3.5 V6: 3.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
ToyotaAlphard IIIFacelift 20183.5 V6
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
959 km
596 mi
ToyotaAlphard IIIFacelift 20183.5 V6
619 km
385 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
7.8 s
226 km/h
140 mph
ToyotaAlphard IIIFacelift 20183.5 V6
300 hp
224 kW
8.3 s
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
955 L
33.7 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,746 mm
68.7 in
ToyotaAlphard IIIFacelift 20183.5 V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,945 mm
194.7 in
Height
1,945 mm
76.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
ToyotaAlphard IIIFacelift 20183.5 V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.8 s
ToyotaAlphard IIIFacelift 20183.5 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
8.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
ToyotaAlphard IIIFacelift 20183.5 V6
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSIToyotaAlphard IIIFacelift 20183.5 V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
361 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
2,125 kg
4,685 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
955 L
33.7 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,746 mm
68.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,945 mm
194.7 in
Height
1,945 mm
76.6 in
Range score
959 km
596 mi
619 km
385 mi
Trunk score
955 L
33.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSIToyota Alphard III Facelift 2018 3.5 V6
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI

  • Is 410 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 340 km (211 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power

Toyota Alphard III Facelift 2018 3.5 V6

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Has 11 Nm more
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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