The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP (13 - 15) vs. VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (13 - 15)
€ 34,600

€ 40,100

€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP is 7.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
68
74.6
82.8
67.7
75
81.9
74.6 in
Width
75 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
68 in
Height
67.7 in
110.4
183.3
114.9
191.1
183.3 in
Length
191.1 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
114.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4356 lb
Curb Weight
3977 lb
5743 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb

Weight Difference:
379 lb
8.7 %

General
Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
JK
Generation
7N
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP
148 hp
175 hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP
29.43 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP
41 mpg
40 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
905 mi
Range
737 mi
Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP
905 mi
737 mi
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
121.3 kWh
Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP
117.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1387 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
25.1 cu ft










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