The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 200 EDC (18 - 19) vs. VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 46,900

€ 42,100

€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 200 is 0.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT.
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 200
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI 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 200
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5604 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.71 %

General
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 200
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 200
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DED*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 200
197 hp
217 hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 200
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 200
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Espace BLUE dCi 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 200
20.59 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 200
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 200
44 mpg
33 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
604 mi
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 200
680 mi
604 mi
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
136.5 kWh
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 200
109.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 200
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1548 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
27 cu ft
















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