VW Sharan VS Ford Galaxy

Can’t comment on towing ability but a couple of years ago, me and 5 mates hired a Sharon for a trip to Le Mans for the 24hrs.

Very impressed with it, a superb mile muncher and very comfortable despite 6 slightly overgrown blokes plus all of our kit. It never missed a beat and being a hire car, it wasn’t exactly treated with the utmost respect. If I had a family and needed a MPV, I’d be happy to consider buying one.

Towed with both and you are splitting hairs. Both for me were 2.0 Auto  (DSG or Powershift) and both pulled very well and were stable. They are direct competitors and so are very similar in spec. Practical caravan has a detailed review of the Sharan in the October edition, very good write up. I pulled a Bailey at about 1400kg, no issues.

Only thing that was not good was the ford did not come with a spare wheel (of space for it), cant remember if the VW did.

You could always consider the Seat Alhambra, a Spanish speaking Galaxy.

Yes fully agree, it has VW engine and all the parts have VW stamped on them, usually much cheaper too.

We have had two and our last Alhambra towed extremely well (our van was then 1400Kg) and made over 100,000 miles before we changed.

PS changed make due to needing a heavier towcar for future proofing in case of TA.