The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160 EDC (19 - 20) vs. VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT (18 - ..)
€ 44,300

€ 35,300

€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI OPF BMT.
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF 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 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
4041 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5582 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5049 lb

Weight Difference:
304 lb
7.52 %

General
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
RFC
Generation
7N
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*DJK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
158 hp
148 hp
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
Performance
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.25 lb/hp
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
25.58 lb/hp
25.25 lb/hp
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
46 mpg
36 mpg
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
706 mi
Range
659 mi
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
706 mi
659 mi
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF 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).
125 kWh
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
104.9 kWh
125 kWh
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1541 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
27 cu ft
















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