The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (11 - 15)
€ 47,800

€ 35,900

€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 175 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 175 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 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4418 lb
Curb Weight
4169 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
5.64 %

General
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
JK
Generation
7N
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
171 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
171 hp
138 hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
25.84 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
37 mpg
39 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
806 mi
Range
725 mi
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
806 mi
725 mi
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
123.4 kWh
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
131.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1402 lb
Maximum Payload
1409 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
25.1 cu ft










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