The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160 EDC (15 - 18) vs. VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (13 - 15)
€ 41,800

€ 40,100

€ 41,800
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 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR 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 160
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3823 lb
Curb Weight
3977 lb
5448 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.87 %

General
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
RFC
Generation
7N
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
158 hp
175 hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
24.2 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
50 mpg
40 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
46 mpg
city
35 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
767 mi
Range
737 mi
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
767 mi
737 mi
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
121.3 kWh
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
96.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1625 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
25.1 cu ft














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