The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130 (15 - 18) vs. VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 15)
€ 39,000

€ 33,700

€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 ENERGY dCi 130 is 0.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT.
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130
VW Sharan 1.4 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
114.9
191.1
191.2 in
Length
191.1 in
113.5 in
Wheelbase
114.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3840 lb
5187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5049 lb

Weight Difference:
280 lb
7.29 %

General
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130
VW Sharan 1.4 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*DJK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130
128 hp
148 hp
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130
27.81 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130
53 mpg
31 mpg
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
59 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
819 mi
Range
572 mi
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130
819 mi
572 mi
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
144 kWh
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130
90.4 kWh
144 kWh
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1627 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
25.1 cu ft














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