Volkswagen Sharan 1997 1.8 5V Turbo

Volkswagen Sharan 1997 1.8 petrol description

Minivan / MPV Volkswagen Sharan 1997 1.8 5V Turbo has been produced from January, 1998 to July, 2000. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 5700 rpm and torque 210 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 20-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt and chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and KKK K03 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 280 000 to 480 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
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The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty  ...  This Volkswagen Sharan 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Volkswagen Sharan 1997 1.8 5V Turbo has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Sharan 1997 1.8 5V Turbo accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 194 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Volkswagen Sharan 1997 1.8 5V Turbo in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 10.9 litres per 100km (9.2 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 14.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 75 litres or 19.82 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 680 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 840 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volkswagen (VW) is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Volkswagen Sharan fuel consumption.

Volkswagen Sharan safety

During safety testing Volkswagen Sharan has obtained 3 stars from five, which means average safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Sharan is evaluated with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Sharan got two stars.

With the same engine there is also Volkswagen Sharan version with automatic gearbox (Volkswagen Sharan 1999 1.8 5V Turbo AT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 11.3 litres per 100 km.
Volkswagen Sharan 1997

Volkswagen Sharan 1997 1.8 5V Turbo technical data

Model: Volkswagen Sharan 1.8 5V Turbo
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 1998. January ... 2000. July 
Engine: 1781 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 242 g/km
Power: 150 HP ON 5700 RPM Torque: 210 NM ON 1750 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 194 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.9 (combined) 14.9 (urban) 8.8 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 10.7 l/100km (22 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 75 litres (19.8 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.62m (length) 1.81m (width) 1.73m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.7 meters
Gross weight: 1900 kg

Volkswagen Sharan 1997 1.8 5V Turbo engine AGU

Engine reliability and common problems:

The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems.
Overall, this engine can last around 280,000 to 480,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1781 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86.4 mm
Compression ratio 9.3 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain and belt
Fuel system Injection
Volkswagen Sharan 1997 1.8 5V Turbo oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Power 150 HP ON 5700 RPM
Torque 210 NM ON 1750 RPM
Start of production (year) 1996
Duration of production 9 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 1999 onwards.

Engine also used on Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Golf Audi A4 Skoda Octavia Audi A3 and 5 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Volkswagen Sharan minivan [1997 - 2000] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Volkswagen Sharan 1998 1.8 5V Turbo Jan 1998 — Jul 2000 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 10.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Sharan 1999 1.8 5V Turbo Jan 1999 — Jul 2000 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 11.3 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Sharan 1997 1.9 TDI 1.9 Diesel 90 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Sharan 1997 1.9 TDI

Most powerfull diesel version (110 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 110 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Sharan 1997 1.9 TDI

Most powerfull diesel version (110 HP)

1.9 Diesel 110 HP 7.8 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Sharan 1997 2.0

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 116 HP 9.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Sharan 1997 2.0 2.0 Petrol 116 HP 11.6 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Sharan 1997 2.8 VR6

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11.8 seconds

2.8 Petrol 174 HP 11.7 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Sharan 1997 2.8 VR6 2.8 Petrol 174 HP 12.7 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Sharan 1997 2.8 VR6 Syncro 4x4 2.8 Petrol 174 HP 13.6 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
Volkswagen Sharan 1997 reviews
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