1996 Volkswagen Sharan 2.8 VR6
2.8 VR6 Passenger Van
8.5 sec
0-60 mph
16.7 sec
@ 84 mph
172 hp
Power
173 lb-ft
Torque
3,792 lbs
Front-wheel Drive
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Overview
Vehicle Details
Year:
1996
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Sharan
Trim:
2.8 VR6
Style:
2.8 VR6 Passenger Van
Base Price:
$36,500
Drive:
Front-wheel Drive
Dimensions & Weight
Curb Weight:
3,792 lbs
Length:
181.8 in.
Width:
71.3 in.
Height:
68.1 in.
Wheelbase:
111.6 in.
Drag Coefficient:
0.33
Weight Distribution:
Front: 58.0% | Rear: 42.0%
MPG:
17 city / 30 hwy
Fuel:
18.5 gal. / 444 mi range
Engine & Powertrain
Horsepower:
172 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque:
173 ft-lbs @ 4,200 rpm
Engine:
2.8L VR6 SOHC
Displacement:
2.8 liters
Engine Config:
Front
Redline:
6,500 rpm
Dyno Chart
Power vs torque across the rev range
Performance
All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.
Acceleration
0-60 mph (1ft):
8.46 sec
0-60 mph:
8.92 sec
0-100 mph (1ft):
25.21 sec
0-100 mph:
25.67 sec
Top Speed:
130 mph
Distance
⅛ mile:
10.71 sec @ 65.4 mph
¼ mile:
16.65 sec @ 83.9 mph
½ mile:
26.21 sec @ 101.3 mph
1 mile:
42.4 sec @ 118.0 mph
Drivetrain
Front Tires:
P205/60R15
Rear Tires:
P205/60R15
Tire Compound:
All-seasons
Transmission:
5-speed Manual
Final Drive:
3.684
Gear Ratios
1: 3.3
2: 1.944
3: 1.308
4: 1.034
5: 0.838
Speed vs RPM
Gear spacing and speed bands
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