The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 47,800
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15) Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
€ 42,100
 VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 47,800
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 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 TSI BMT.
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
68
Blueprint Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15)
74.6
82.8
67.7
Blueprint VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
75
81.9
74.6 in
Width
75 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
68 in
Height
67.7 in
Blueprint Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15)
110.4
183.3
Blueprint VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
115
191.1
183.3 in
Length
191.1 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
115 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
4418 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
472 lb
10.68 %
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
JK
Generation
7N
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
171 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
171 hp
217 hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
25.84 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
37 mpg
33 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
806 mi
Range
604 mi
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
806 mi
604 mi
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI 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).
136.5 kWh
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
131.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1402 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
27 cu ft
81 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
68.8 cu ft