Ford Transit Crew Van vs Volkswagen Sharan MPV — full comparison

Ford Transit Crew Van

Van · Diesel

vs

Volkswagen Sharan MPV

Minivan · Diesel · FWD

Ford Transit Crew Van

Car A

Ford Transit Crew Van

The Ford Transit Crew Van blends six-passenger seating with a vast 2,800-liter cargo area for family and work duties. It leans toward reliability and efficiency over performance or winter-focused capability.

6 seatsVanDiesel4-star safety

Volkswagen Sharan MPV

Car B

Volkswagen Sharan MPV

The Volkswagen Sharan MPV prioritizes seven-seat space and efficient running for large families and long trips. Its 6.5 combined consumption and adequate performance help value, though the 300-liter cargo area limits luggage with all seats in use.

7 seatsMinivanDiesel5-star safety6.5 L/100km150 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsimilar price

Usage fit

Family 84 / 67

City 28 / 32

Budget / value 60 / 47

Road trip 63 / 63

Performance 26 / 26

Cargo 82 / 33

Practical 55 / 44

Premium 28 / 31

Winter 26 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Transit Crew Van · Orange = Volkswagen Sharan MPV

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Transit Crew Van Volkswagen Sharan MPV

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Ford Transit Crew Van

Seats six while still offering 2,800 liters of cargo space for people-and-gear trips
Prioritizes reliability in segment signals, suiting high-mileage family or fleet use
Efficient for its class (combined consumption 8.5) to help control running costs
350 Nm of torque supports hauling and steady highway cruising
Not aimed at performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 10.5 s and 136 hp prioritize utility over speed
Winter driving is a weak signal here; those needing confident snow and ice capability may want alternatives
Limited to six seats; not ideal if you need 7–9 passengers
Van-sized footprint can be cumbersome in tight city streets and parking

Volkswagen Sharan MPV

Seven seats accommodate large families and carpools
Efficient for its class at 6.5 combined consumption
Balanced everyday performance (0–100 km/h in 8.5 s) for city and highway
Good value in its segment around 35,000
Only 300-liter cargo space with all seats up limits luggage on trips
Front-wheel drive may not meet traction needs in harsh winter climates
150 hp prioritizes efficiency over thrilling performance
If you don’t need three rows, cheaper five-seat options may suit you better

Verdict

Pick Ford Transit Crew Van if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

Ford Transit Crew Van is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.

Pick Volkswagen Sharan MPV if…

More power

Volkswagen Sharan MPV puts out 150 hp vs 136 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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