The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160 EDC (15 - 18) vs. VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 41,800

€ 35,600

€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 160 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 160
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
115
191.1
191.2 in
Length
191.1 in
113.5 in
Wheelbase
115 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
3823 lb
Curb Weight
3785 lb
5448 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
0.97 %

General
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
158 hp
148 hp
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.57 lb/hp
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
24.2 lb/hp
25.57 lb/hp
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
50 mpg
36 mpg
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
767 mi
Range
659 mi
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
767 mi
659 mi
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
125 kWh
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
96.7 kWh
125 kWh
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1625 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
27 cu ft
















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