new minivan, seven seats, efficient engine
VW TDI and firm. ¿Sharan ?, yes; ¿Touran ?, too.
not rub eyes yet; They look, but not
They are equal. A familiar concept, two formats
different: large … or king. with different
solutions, which compensates?

Definitely Volkswagen raises the game of differences in its new generation of large MPVs. In fact, already it established figure from its own advertising: 14,836 announced until discrepancies between their new Sharan and Touran. Too many? Of course, at first glance it seems.

Grill, silhouette, headlights … almost kindred spirits. Of course further deepening and mark boundaries. Developed on the MBQ new platform group German, Sharan (like his twin Seat Alhambra) It has grown to 22 centimeters to stand in a enormous 4.85 meters. Instead, and as always based on the Golf platform, the renovated Touran (With up to 95% of new components) even cut dimensions today to stay in a compact 4.40 meters. There their paths theoretically separate, but inside there are more. <

He Sharan, largest, it includes sliding doors Y three rows of series; he Touran, smaller, Traditional hinged doors and seven seats only option. Metro in hand and shoulder family … So are significant differences in space and functionality? Surprises can find, as its mechanical range. While the Touran part of smaller engines, like this 1.6 TDI, Sharan up a step and is introduced to the upper 2.0 TDI 140 hp. Question of compensating dimensions. What you will get best answer? Confrontation in which we will see if the boy fish eats the big or otherwise, can be eaten; fratricidal combat that, in fact, is not unique. Citroën (with its Grand C4 Picasso and C8), Ford (Grand C-Max and Galaxy), Kia (Carens and Carnival) or Renault (Grand Scénic and Espace) Unfold similar alternatives. There may be a market for all …
And it may also, in addition to separate dimensions, different manufacturers also seek client profile with each. VW is the case. Climb on Sharan and Touran is to enter two different orientations family …. even though both share identical technical scheme. The first, with a clear focus on further refinement we notice since the low noise rolling (in values ​​sedan type representation BMW 5 Series) to control the smoothness. It is, without doubt, its flagship minivan and should prove it.
On the road, the ride quality of the Sharan is exemplary. It sits in a huge battle and great width becomes great traveler, also imposing more travel damping Touran tread to better filter and get great comfort. Yes, put to harness its agility, Extra 360 kg on the scale yielding against his brother small (nearly 1,900 kg total) just taking its toll. Of course, it operates well all traced, although in town (it is harder to maneuver) and no longer props masks both volume: the header and body sways more notoriety, the biggest feeling at the wheel inertia.
Not a VW Touran that, except for the new more dynamic Ford C-Max, It is already in the segment of MPVs for their great behavior. Lighter and less understeer, its front end road mark much more precise trajectories, achieving ultimately a great balance between trains. Props are also plans for a firmer suspension, however, revised in this new generation ensures good absorption and comfort.
True, in the Touran noticed a greater height than the Golf (And weighing nearly 200 kg higher), but its effective response on the road does not distance in excess of the popular compact. In both, on the other hand, show stability controls, but not intrusive rather abrupt moron, to resolve promptly path loss or motor skills. suitability for family members who also get plenty of braking (the Sharan, with oversized equipment); and both can also eligible optional sport suspension. In short, for Touran active families; to accommodated the Sharan. We were the first for balance and greater emotional component.

In the security section, there can be no more than tables between Sharan and Touran. With the same finishing Advance they have virtually the same equipment, which are not lacking ESP, cruise control, light and rain sensors or front side and curtain airbags. Only series including knee airbag for driver Sharan (nonexistent in Touran) upsets the balance.
VW Sharan
– Space and modularity
– Ride comfort
– Engine / gearbox assembly

VW Touran
– Space and modularity
– dynamic behavior
– Final price

VW Sharan
– no removable seats
– Weight and ostentation
– Final price

VW Touran
– Porter with 7 seats
– 3rd row access
– Without sliding doors
Definitely Volkswagen raises the game of differences in its new generation of large MPVs. In fact, already it established figure from its own advertising: 14,836 announced until discrepancies between their new Sharan and Touran. Too many? Of course, at first glance it seems.
Grill, silhouette, headlights … almost kindred spirits. Of course further deepening and mark boundaries. Developed on the MBQ new platform group German, Sharan (like his twin Seat Alhambra) It has grown to 22 centimeters to stand in a enormous 4.85 meters. Instead, and as always based on the Golf platform, the renovated Touran (With up to 95% of new components) even cut dimensions today to stay in a compact 4.40 meters. There their paths theoretically separate, but inside there are more. <

He Sharan, largest, it includes sliding doors Y three rows of series; he Touran, smaller, Traditional hinged doors and seven seats only option. Metro in hand and shoulder family … So are significant differences in space and functionality? Surprises can find, as its mechanical range. While the Touran part of smaller engines, like this 1.6 TDI, Sharan up a step and is introduced to the upper 2.0 TDI 140 hp. Question of compensating dimensions. What you will get best answer? Confrontation in which we will see if the boy fish eats the big or otherwise, can be eaten; fratricidal combat that, in fact, is not unique. Citroën (with its Grand C4 Picasso and C8), Ford (Grand C-Max and Galaxy), Kia (Carens and Carnival) or Renault (Grand Scénic and Espace) Unfold similar alternatives. There may be a market for all …
And it may also, in addition to separate dimensions, different manufacturers also seek client profile with each. VW is the case. Climb on Sharan and Touran is to enter two different orientations family …. even though both share identical technical scheme. The first, with a clear focus on further refinement we notice since the low noise rolling (in values ​​sedan type representation BMW 5 Series) to control the smoothness. It is, without doubt, its flagship minivan and should prove it.
On the road, the ride quality of the Sharan is exemplary. It sits in a huge battle and great width becomes great traveler, also imposing more travel damping Touran tread to better filter and get great comfort. Yes, put to harness its agility, Extra 360 kg on the scale yielding against his brother small (nearly 1,900 kg total) just taking its toll. Of course, it operates well all traced, although in town (it is harder to maneuver) and no longer props masks both volume: the header and body sways more notoriety, the biggest feeling at the wheel inertia.
Not a VW Touran that, except for the new more dynamic Ford C-Max, It is already in the segment of MPVs for their great behavior. Lighter and less understeer, its front end road mark much more precise trajectories, achieving ultimately a great balance between trains. Props are also plans for a firmer suspension, however, revised in this new generation ensures good absorption and comfort.
True, in the Touran noticed a greater height than the Golf (And weighing nearly 200 kg higher), but its effective response on the road does not distance in excess of the popular compact. In both, on the other hand, show stability controls, but not intrusive rather abrupt moron, to resolve promptly path loss or motor skills. suitability for family members who also get plenty of braking (the Sharan, with oversized equipment); and both can also eligible optional sport suspension. In short, for Touran active families; to accommodated the Sharan. We were the first for balance and greater emotional component.

In the security section, there can be no more than tables between Sharan and Touran. With the same finishing Advance they have virtually the same equipment, which are not lacking ESP, cruise control, light and rain sensors or front side and curtain airbags. Only series including knee airbag for driver Sharan (nonexistent in Touran) upsets the balance.
VW Sharan
– Space and modularity
– Ride comfort
– Engine / gearbox assembly

VW Touran
– Space and modularity
– dynamic behavior
– Final price

VW Sharan
– no removable seats
– Weight and ostentation
– Final price

VW Touran
– Porter with 7 seats
– 3rd row access
– Without sliding doors