The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160 EDC (18 - 19) vs. VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
€ 40,000

€ 34,300

€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160 is 0.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
65.9
74.3
83.8
67.7
75
81.9
74.3 in
Width
75 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
65.9 in
Height
67.7 in
113.5
191.2
115
191.1
191.2 in
Length
191.1 in
113.5 in
Wheelbase
115 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4041 lb
Curb Weight
3907 lb
5582 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.32 %

General
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
RFC
Generation
7N
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
158 hp
113 hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
266 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.58 lb/hp
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
25.58 lb/hp
34.58 lb/hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
46 mpg
47 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
706 mi
Range
870 mi
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
706 mi
870 mi
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
102.8 kWh
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
104.9 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1541 lb
Maximum Payload
1362 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
27 cu ft
















59.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
68.8 cu ft