The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160 EDC (20 - ..) vs. VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (18 - ..)
€ 42,300

€ 47,600

€ 42,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,600
ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
66.2
75.4
83.8
67.7
75
81.9
75.4 in
Width
75 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
66.2 in
Height
67.7 in
113.5
191.3
115
191.1
191.3 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
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5631 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.65 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DLU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
158 hp
175 hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
266 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.13 lb/hp
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
25.75 lb/hp
24.13 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
38 mpg
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
46 mpg
38 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
756 mi
Range
702 mi
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
756 mi
702 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).
127.6 kWh
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
104.9 kWh
127.6 kWh
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
270 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1563 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
27 cu ft
















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