Towing limits
Volkswagen Sharan
Overview of the towing limits and the '85% recommended towing weights' within a model range. In general, the caravan should not exceed 85% of the kerbweight of the car (if allowed).
Of course, 50 kg more or less does not matter too much and not the difference between absolutely safe driving and dangerous driving!
Towing weights in general:
Volkswagen
85%
Towing limit
Sharan 1.4 TSI
(150 PS/110 kW)
[2010 - 2016]
1550 kg
1800 kg
Sharan 1.4 TSI
(150 PS/110 kW)
[2016 - 2020]
1550 kg
1800 kg
Sharan 1.4 TSI aut.
(150 PS/110 kW)
[2011 - 2016]
1550 kg
1800 kg
Sharan 1.4 TSI aut.
(150 PS/110 kW)
[2016 - 2020]
1550 kg
1800 kg
Sharan 1.8
(150 PS/110 kW)
[2000 - 2010]
1500 kg
1900 kg
Sharan 1.8 aut.
(150 PS/110 kW)
[2000 - 2010]
1500 kg
1900 kg
Sharan 1.9 TDI
(131 PS/96 kW)
[2002 - 2005]
1600 kg
2000 kg
Sharan 1.9 TDI
(90 PS/66 kW)
[2000 - 2005]
1600 kg
2000 kg
Sharan 1.9 TDI
(116 PS/85 kW)
[2000 - 2008]
1600 kg
2000 kg
Sharan 1.9 TDI aut.
(116 PS/85 kW)
[2000 - 2008]
1600 kg
2000 kg
Sharan 2.0
(116 PS/85 kW)
[2000 - 2010]
1550 kg
1800 kg
Sharan 2.0 aut.
(116 PS/85 kW)
[1997 - 2008]
1550 kg
1800 kg
Sharan 2.0 TDI
(140 PS/103 kW)
[2005 - 2010]
1550 kg
2000 kg
Sharan 2.0 TDI
(140 PS/103 kW)
[2010 - 2018]
1550 kg
2200 kg
Sharan 2.0 TDI
(170 PS/125 kW)
[2011 - 2013]
1600 kg
2200 kg
Sharan 2.0 TDI
(116 PS/85 kW)
[2011 - 2018]
1550 kg
2000 kg
Sharan 2.0 TDI
(177 PS/130 kW)
[2013 - 2018]
1600 kg
2200 kg
Sharan 2.0 TDI
(150 PS/110 kW)
[2016 - 2020]
1600 kg
2200 kg
Sharan 2.0 TDI 4Motion
(140 PS/103 kW)
[2011 - 2018]
1650 kg
2400 kg
Sharan 2.0 TDI aut.
(140 PS/103 kW)
[2010 - 2018]
1600 kg
2200 kg
Sharan 2.0 TDI aut.
(170 PS/125 kW)
[2011 - 2013]
1600 kg
2200 kg
Sharan 2.0 TDI aut.
(177 PS/130 kW)
[2013 - 2018]
1600 kg
2200 kg
Sharan 2.0 TDI aut.
(150 PS/110 kW)
[2016 - 2020]
1600 kg
2200 kg
Sharan 2.0 TDI BlueMotion
(140 PS/103 kW)
[2008 - 2010]
1600 kg
2000 kg
Sharan 2.0 TSI aut.
(200 PS/147 kW)
[2011 - 2018]
1600 kg
2000 kg
Sharan 2.8 V6
(204 PS/150 kW)
[2000 - 2010]
1500 kg
2000 kg
Sharan 2.8 V6 4-Motion
(204 PS/150 kW)
[2001 - 2010]
1550 kg
2000 kg
Sharan 2.8 V6 aut.
(204 PS/150 kW)
[2000 - 2010]
1500 kg
2000 kg
Sharan 2.8 VR6
(174 PS/128 kW)
[1996 - 2000]
1550 kg
2000 kg
* = limited by towing limit
Towing limits
Select a car and a model and you get a list of all towing limits and '85% recommended towing weights'.